Category Archives: State News
Durbin part of congressional delegation in Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is in Cuba on Monday as part of a congressional delegation. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is spe...
Jan 19, 2015
Flu hits Illinois hard
The best way to fight the flu is the flu shot, despite it being less-effective this year, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The f...
Jan 19, 2015
Illiana Expressway opponents feeling hopeful
The Illiana Expressway future is up in the air. (Photo courtesy Flickr/InterstateFkrDougKerr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Opponents of the Illiana Expressway are seeing hopefu...
Jan 17, 2015
Durbin to fight efforts to defund immigration reforms
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Dead on arrival may be the best description for legislation passed by the U.S. House rolling back immigration reforms ordered by ...
Jan 16, 2015
Rauner willing to help pay for governor’s mansion repairs
The Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield is 180 years old. It was last renovated in 1971. (Photo by akaKath/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The governor’s m...
Jan 16, 2015
Fired DOC advisor with gang ties gets job back, agency appeals
IDOC plans to appeal an arbitrator's ruling that a former employee with an undisclosed past gang affiliation be rehired. (Photo by sean toyer/flickr)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Jan 14, 2015
Cross, Rutherford eligible for generous pensions
Former House Minority Leader Tom Cross (left) is eligible for an $81,000 per year pension and former Illinois Treasurer Dan Rutherford is eligible for $115,000 per year. (WJBC file photo)By Metro New ...
Jan 14, 2015
Illinois AG: New pension law addressed ’emergency’
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a brief with the Illinois Supreme Court this week in an attempt to have the pension overhaul upheld. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By Metro News Se...
Jan 14, 2015
Inaction on pot creates cloud for patients
State Rep. Lou Lang says Pat Quinn's delay in approving medical marijuana licenses will lead to more suffering for patients. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – The ...
Jan 13, 2015
Rauner, First Lady appears at casual inaugural concert
Bruce Rauner (far right) was sworn in as Illinois' 42nd governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ n...
Jan 13, 2015
