Category Archives: State News
Barickman: Legalized pot sales policies need consistency
State Sen. Jason Barickman says Congress may act to provide consistent policies for states with legalized marijuana. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ...
Jan 08, 2018
LaHood: Federal road plan chances are 50-50
Congressman Darin LaHood would like to see improvements made to the roadways in Illinois, but he’s not sure how an infrastructure overhaul would be payed for. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHo...
Jan 08, 2018
New year brings new sexual harassment laws to Illinois
The new laws that Springfield set in place to police themselves include sweeping changes and requirements for lobbyists, even if they're the victims of sexual harassment. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois...
Jan 08, 2018
For 9th straight year, Illinois among leaders in outbound moves
A new study highlights the continued outmigration from Illinois. (Photo by Doug Kerr/Flickr) By Scot Bertram/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois tops a new list tracking the percentage...
Jan 04, 2018
Treasurer Frerichs enables Illinoisans to ‘e-claim’ property
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs has he’s making changes that will make it easier to find and claim property. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs...
Jan 03, 2018
Illinois lawmakers pass designation of Obama’s birthday
Some Illinois lawmakers don’t want Barack Obama’s birthday to be a paid holiday for state employees. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – August 4, 2018, ...
Dec 31, 2017
State climatologist warns of cold winter
Illinois is experiencing its coldest stretch in three years. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is getting blasted right now with frigid temperatures, and the o...
Dec 30, 2017
Opioids killed more people in Illinois than car crashes in 2016
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah says the state needs to reexamine the stigma surrounding opioid addiction. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health) By Illinois Ra...
Dec 30, 2017
Ring that belonged to Abraham Lincoln’s youngest son now in the hands of Lincoln library
Abraham Lincoln’s youngest son, Tad, used to own this ring. It’s braided with hair from a pony Tad used to ride on White House grounds. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum pho...
Dec 27, 2017
Illinois to rollout tax credit scholarship program
Illinois is implementing a state tax credit for people or businesses to fund tuition scholarships for students. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Parents and donors are g...
Dec 27, 2017
