Category Archives: State News
Illinois legislature in session for Independence Day
Lawmakers continue hammering out a state budget on this Independence Day. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With a looming veto of a $5.4 billion permanent ta...
Jul 04, 2017
WalletHub: Illinois ranks low on patriotism
Only one state in the country is less patriotic than Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/planetc1) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ranks near the bottom of the list...
Jul 04, 2017
State Police remember Trooper with booming laugh
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Howard Packowitz FARMER CITY – Illinois State Police are paying tribute to one of th...
Jul 01, 2017
FBI thinks U of I scholar is dead, Champaign man accused of her kidnapping
The FBI arrested a Champaign man for abducting U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. Investigators believe the Chinese student is dead.(Photo courtesy of University of Illinois) By Howard Packowitz ...
Jul 01, 2017
Sen. Brady to offer downstate perspective in leadership post
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is the new Senate Minority Leader. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The new Republican leader in the State Senate, Bloomingt...
Jun 30, 2017
Legislative leaders uncertain if budget will be approved by new fiscal year
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and House Speaker Mike Madigan remain at odds over a budget that has eluded lawmakers for two years. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 30, 2017
Comptroller Mendoza promotes rebooted animal adoption program
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza (center-right) stands alongside Humane Society of Central Illinois staff. (Sam Wood/WJBC)By Sam WoodNORMAL – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza made visited ...
Jun 29, 2017
Republicans say Democrats’ reforms are shams, while governor threatens extra overtime
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he will extend the special legislative session if lawmakers don’t agree on a budget by Friday’s deadline. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio ...
Jun 29, 2017
Pontiac-based State Trooper dies in I-74 crash near Farmer City
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Howard Packowitz PONTIAC – An Illinois State Police trooper based in Pontiac has died from injurie...
Jun 29, 2017
Divorce attorney: New Illinois law incentivizes one parent to keep child away from the other
The laws in Illinois regarding child support will change next month to reflect not only the estranged couples’ incomes but also the amount of time they spend with their children. (Photo courtesy...
Jun 28, 2017
