Category Archives: State News
Sen. Brady: 2015 time to turn Illinois around
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is looking forward to 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has a few things he's looking forwar...
Dec 29, 2014
New law will hold parents more liable in underage drinking parties
By Associated PressSPRINGFIELD- Parents and guardians considering allowing their teens to host parties will be responsible for more than just the alcohol consumed in the house when the new year rolls ...
Dec 28, 2014
New app could save lives in grain accidents
Photo by Flickr user Deewayne NealyBy The Associated PressBLOOMINGTON- A new app could help reduce the number of fatal grain bin entrapments that occur in Illinois.The Illinois Corn Marketing Board an...
Dec 28, 2014
Davis offers thoughts on Rauner governorship
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts about the upcoming Bruce Rauner administration at Uptown Station in Normal. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner wil...
Dec 28, 2014
New Illinois law expands school bullying authority
By The Associated PressCHICAGO – Illinois school districts soon will have the authority to punish students for cyberbullying, even if it occurs outside of school. The (Champaign) New...
Dec 26, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark KirkBy John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors.The Veterans Choice Card will be sent ...
Dec 24, 2014
Quinn requests frequent flier miles for wounded soldiers
Gov. Pat Quinn said he is donating some of his frequent flier miles for the Hero Miles program. (Photo courtesy www.OperationHomeFront.org)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – Anyone who has stored up...
Dec 24, 2014
Secretary of State warns of small business scam
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recommends anyone who thinks they might be a victim of a scam call his office or the attorney general's consumer fraud hotline. (Photo by Facebook/Jesse Wh...
Dec 24, 2014
Durbin asks for help battling heroin epidemic
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants the Department of Health and Human Services to take action to reduce deaths from heroin overdoses. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – U.S. Sen. ...
Dec 24, 2014
Schock says there is very little control over discretionary spending
By IRN/Dave DahlWASHINGTON – As he amasses seniority on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is adding to his key committee assignments.“Typically, when you're on the Ways ...
Dec 23, 2014
