Category Archives: State News

Governor meets visitors at old capitol
Governor Rauner greeted visitors at the old capitol. (photo courtesy state of Illinois)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After the inauguration, Illinois’ new governor and first lady greeted w...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015
Trauma center study provides recommendations to fight trauma deserts
By Illinois News NetworkCHICAGO – A report about the state’s trauma centers says there are trauma deserts and that most hospitals in central and southern Illinois indicate they’re in...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

Quinn vetoes bobcat hunting law
Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a bill to allow bobcat hunting in Illinois. (Photo by Don DeBold/flickr)By Illinois News NetworkCHICAGO – In one of his final actions as governor, Pat Quinn has killed a bi...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

Gov. Quinn exits as Rauner is sworn in
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner is sworn in on Monday, while Pat Quinn becomes the first Illinois governor to be voted out of office since 1976. (WJBC file photo)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO ...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

UPDATED: Quinn: Election legislation a ‘victory for democracy’
(WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressSPRINGFIELD – Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn says lawmakers' approval of a special election for comptroller is a "victory for democracy."The Gener...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015

Experts: Lincoln library needs better governance, not split
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum opened in 2005. (WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressSPRINGFIELD – Experts say making the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum a...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015
DCFS outgoing director testifies before state lawmakers
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkA lack of money and staff may be partially to blame for reports of young people being sexually abused at facilities run by the Illinois Department of Children and...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015

Quinn gives emotional farewell
Gov. Pat Quinn addressed the City Club of Chicago in one of his final public speeches as governor. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – In an emotional speech that could be his...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015

Quinn sets ambitious agenda for special session
Gov. Pat Quinn said he wants lawmakers to enact a minimum wage hike when they meet this week. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Pat Quinn says h...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015
U of I asked to prepare report reflecting 20 percent cut in state funds
By The Associated PressCHAMPAIGN – University of Illinois officials at the Champaign-Urbana campus say the state has asked them to put together a report reflecting a 20 percent cut in state fund...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015