Category Archives: State News
Pritzker under fire after Chicago Tribune release of wiretap tape
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker has apologized for comments he made in wiretapped conversations with then-governor Rod Blagojevich. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker) By RFD Radio...
Feb 07, 2018
State says tax refunds will take at least a month
The Illinois Department of Revenue reports 84 percent of tax returns were filed online last year. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – You can file your Illinois tax return no...
Feb 04, 2018
Illinois expected to file for REAL ID compliance
Illinois residents have been allowed to fly and enter federal buildings with their current ID under a federal extension. (Photo courtesy Illinois Secretary of State) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netw...
Feb 03, 2018
GOP lawmaker calls on Rauner to resign
State Rep. John Cabello is a fellow Republican who says Gov. Bruce Rauner can no longer be trusted after breaking his promise to veto H.B. 40. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Scot Bertram/Illinois Ra...
Feb 02, 2018
Legislators react mostly negative to Rauner’s State of the State address
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his fourth State of the State address on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Leaders from both sides of...
Feb 01, 2018
Top Illinois lottery official resigns after Twitter controversy
By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the Illinois Lottery Control Board has resigned after a Twitter controversy. Blair Garber of Evanston criticized U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin for pressin...
Feb 01, 2018
Gov. Rauner in State of the State: ‘We have planted the seeds of growth’
Gov. Bruce Rauner sounded familiar themes in his State of the State address. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's planted th...
Jan 31, 2018
Illinois pushes back against medical marijuana expansion
A judge has ordered another condition to be added to Illinois' Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, but the Illinois Department of Public Health could appeal. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Il...
Jan 30, 2018
School funding discussion expected as lawmakers return to Springfield
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Springfield differ on how and if school funding is changed. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ school fundin...
Jan 29, 2018
GOP candidates for governor meet with Chicago Tribune editorial board
Gov. Bruce Rauner and State Rep. Jeanne Ives meet with the Chicago Tribune editorial board on Monday. (Photo Facebook/Chicago Tribune)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Republican candidates...
Jan 29, 2018
