Category Archives: State News
Sen. Barickman: Marijuana legalization ‘inevitable’
State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington says marijuana legalization is “inevitable” and could add millions of dollars of revenue for Illinois’ government.(Photo courtesy Flickr/...
Dec 06, 2017
Manufacturers: Fed tax cut will be great, but Illinois must change
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says Congress has to deal with entitlements if they ever hope to cut the federal budget. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network A central Illinois congressman s...
Dec 05, 2017
Jason Barickman reflects on recent veto session in Springfield
State Senator Jason Barickman says assuming lawmakers will agree on an issue because they are in the same political party is a “false narrative”. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) ...
Dec 04, 2017
Sen. Brady fears election year may further complicate budget talks
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said election-year politics could add a negative twist to budget talks.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – State Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady said ...
Dec 04, 2017
State kicks off year-long bicentennial celebration on Illinois’ 199th birthday
Bicentennial activities began on Sunday, the state’s 199th birthday. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner/Facebook) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A year-long celebration has ...
Dec 04, 2017
Wildlife officials issue citations for illegal deer hunting
Hunters are being reminded to cover their bases to ensure they don’t receive a citation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police)By Illinois Radio N...
Dec 03, 2017
Illinois lawmakers fret over rising pension costs
Members from both sides of the aisle in Springfield are worried about the rising costs of the state's pension bill next year. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois l...
Dec 02, 2017
Rauner: Brandt deal a ‘home run’ for local taxing bodies
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner meets with reporters at Brandt Industries’ new U.S. headquarters between Hudson and Normal. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Gov...
Dec 02, 2017
Candidate for governor backs ISU grad, research assistants’ attempts to unionize
Candidate for governor Daniel Biss stood with Illinois State University’s graduate and research assistants, who want to unionize. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – De...
Dec 01, 2017
10 Illinois soldiers return from Kuwait deployment
It's home for the holidays for ten Illinois soldiers returning from Kuwait. (Photo courtesy Illinois News Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Ten Illinois soldiers who are p...
Nov 30, 2017
