Category Archives: State News
Illinois lawmaker seeks to ban youth tackle football
State Rep. Carol Sente has proposed a measure to ban tackle football before age 12. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – New legislation bans tackle football for kids under ...
Jan 26, 2018
Flu in Illinois leveling off, not going away
The Illinois Department of Public Health continues to recommend people get their flu shot even as there seems to be a lull in flu cases.(Flickr/USACEEuropeDis) By Illinois Radio Network and How...
Jan 25, 2018
Duckworth calls for pay for active, retired military during government shutdown
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is urging the Senate to ensure the men and women serving in the military are paid while the government isn’t running. (Photo courtesy Tammy Duckworth/YouTube)By Eric St...
Jan 22, 2018
Minority Leader Brady sees a very tough year trying to balance the state’s budget
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington, in his role as Senate Minority Leader, said one of the GOP’s top priorities this year is to balance the state’s budget. (WJBC file photo) By Ho...
Jan 19, 2018
Rauner issues property tax appeal executive order targeting conflicts of interest
Gov. Bruce Rauner is looking to eliminate any conflicts of interest between lawmakers and property taxes. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner was joined...
Jan 19, 2018
Chicago named finalist for Amazon HQ2; St. Louis snubbed
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Amazon’s announcement is good news but now it’s important to show that the state is serious about creating a stable business environment. (WJBC file photo)By Dan McC...
Jan 19, 2018
Money spent in governor’s race surges
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker (left) and Gov. Bruce Rauner both spent $13 million in the final quarter of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – It will be nearly t...
Jan 18, 2018
Durbin: DACA bill still on track after meeting with Trump
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he believes a deal to provide legal protections to the children of undocumented immigrants is still on track, (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ...
Jan 16, 2018
Illinois projected to lose two congressmen in upcoming Census
After years of consistent out-migration, Illinois is expected to lose at least one seat in Congress following the upcoming Census. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When pr...
Jan 15, 2018
Doctor: Work requirements for Medicaid would save taxpayers money, strengthen safety net
Dr. Myles Schneider favors a federal proposal for able-bodied Medicaid recipients to find employments. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A doctor and aut...
Jan 15, 2018
