Category Archives: State News
Suspicious items force evacuation of Amtrak train near Lincoln
Almost 200 Amtrak riders forced to wait for more than three hours near Lincoln while authorities checked suspicious items left by a passenger. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz LINCOLN – Alm...
Oct 20, 2017
UPDATE: ISU trustees adopt budget, send construction wish list to Springfield
Illinois State University’s Board Trustees awarded a $50,000 performance-based bonus to President Larry Dietz. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock and Howard Packowitz Following almost...
Oct 20, 2017
More questions than answers in announced Illinois Innovation Network
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the Illinois Innovation Network during a Thursday news conference in Chicago. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Oct 20, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam ‘irresponsible’ budget
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor this week against a budget bill which passed Thursday in a 51-49 vote. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Democratic U...
Oct 20, 2017
New entry in Democratic Attorney General race
Jesse Ruiz announced his bid for Illinois Attorney General in a YouTube video. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YouTube) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – Three’s company, four’s a crowd. The Democrati...
Oct 19, 2017
Duckworth says she’s seen Obama meeting Gold Star families
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth took exception to President Trump’s remarks that President Obama didn't contact gold star family members. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WA...
Oct 19, 2017
Grand jury indicts man for ‘sextorting’ minors in Central Illinois
A federal grand jury in Peoria has indicted a Texas man with sexually exploiting four minors.(Flickr) By Howard Packowitz PEORIA – A federal grand jury in Peoria has indicted a Tex...
Oct 18, 2017
Risk of strong earthquakes bolsters reason to take part in global Shakeout drill
Drop, cover and hold are the three basics to be emphasized during Thursday morning’s Shakeout drill to prepare for earthquakes. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Emergency Management Agency) By Greg Bish...
Oct 18, 2017
Durbin ’embarrassed’ by opioid-enabling bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says,”It was embarrassing. We’ve got to reverse this and do it quickly.” This is in response to legislation passed under the Obama Administration, which in his ...
Oct 17, 2017
Sen. Barickman hesitant on Rauner endorsement
State Sen. Jason Barickman was mum on offering an endorsement of Governor Bruce Rauner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A second Republican law...
Oct 16, 2017
