Category Archives: State News
Las Vegas gunman booked Chicago hotel; city steps up security for big events
Chicago plans to boost security for several large events in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The Las Vegas gunman s...
Oct 06, 2017
McLean County volunteers pick up slack from Trump Administration to boost Obamacare enrollment
About 20 McLean County volunteers are doing the work that used to be done by the federal government. They’re encouraging people to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.(Pho...
Oct 06, 2017
Illinois’ GOP congressmen to Rauner: We are the pro-life party
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus was one of several Republican congressmen who voted to support a measure that would ban an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Shimkus)By Cole La...
Oct 05, 2017
New entry joins Democratic Attorney General race
Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering plans to run for Illinois Attorney General in 2018. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nancy Rotering)By RFD RadioHIGHLAND PARK – Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering is j...
Oct 05, 2017
Another Illinois lawmaker preparing to pack his bags
Two-term Illinois state Rep. David Harris has announced he won’t seek reelection next year.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – The exodus continues at the Illinois Capit...
Oct 05, 2017
Rep. Kinzinger to lead effort banning fully-automatic devices used in Las Vegas massacre
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger is leading efforts banning fully-automatic devices used to accelerate the discharge rate of weapons used in the Las Vegas shooting massacre. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.or...
Oct 04, 2017
Rauner gets flu shot; state promotes vaccinations
Gov. Bruce Rauner received a flu shot during a Tuesday news conference. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is practicing what he preaches when it com...
Oct 04, 2017
Illinois legislators offer prayers after ‘senseless’ mass shooting
Reaction is pouring in responding to the largest mass shooting in modern U.S. history in Las Vegas.Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Legislators in Illinois have issued stateme...
Oct 03, 2017
Illinois State Police communicating with law enforcement in Nevada following mass shooting
Illinois State Police have been in contact with authorities in Las Vegas following Sunday’s mass shooting. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPR...
Oct 03, 2017
Davis meets with local DACA activists; no clear solution presented
Davis met with a group of DACA recipients friday in order to further discussions on pushing a more permanent legislation through congress. (WJBC file photo) By Sean CopelandCentral Illinois Congr...
Sep 29, 2017
