Category Archives: State News
Update: Rauner to keep lawmakers in session until they reach budget deal
State Rep. Dan Brady says new budget demands from House Speaker Mike Madigan have complicated the budget process. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock, Howard Packowitz, and Illinois Radio Network S...
Jun 28, 2017
Barickman: Madigan needs to take meaningful budget step
State Sen. Jason Barickman hopes House Speaker Michael Madigan will change and meaningfully work toward a budget compromise. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Cynthia GrauSPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 27, 2017
Illinois House Democrats to unveil budget plan during Tuesday leaders meeting
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan said Illinois Demcorats will introduce a budget plan during a leaders meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Jun 27, 2017
Senate intelligence boss: Illinois ‘great example’ for hack response
Illinois State Board of Elections Director Steve Sandvoss testified before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. (Photo courtesy cspan.org) By Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – The...
Jun 25, 2017
Illinois fair season underway, even amid budget crisis
The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The lemon shake-ups are being served and the chickens are bei...
Jun 24, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for workers’ comp reform despite state budget woes
State Rep. Dan Brady is assistant minority leader in the Illinois House of Representatives. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz Illinois lawmakers haven’t offered many signs of hope tha...
Jun 23, 2017
Durbin: Time for GOP to release ‘secret’ health care bill
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor Wednesday to urge Senate Republicans to release their proposed health care reform bill. (Photo courtesy Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U....
Jun 22, 2017
Duckworth, Durbin join lawsuit against Trump over foreign interests
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is one of nearly 200 federal lawmakers – all Democrats – suing President Trump over foreign money flowing into his global business empire. (Photo courtesy Tammy D...
Jun 21, 2017
Illinois convenience stores concerned about potential loss of Powerball and Mega Millions
If you’re looking to hit the Powerball or Mega Millions and ride off into the sunset, you’d better get your tickets bought before the end of the month because they could be leaving Illinoi...
Jun 21, 2017
Governor defends income tax hike compromise in budget deal; lawmakers arrive for special session
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Tuesday believes the special session about to begin in Springfield may become one of the most importan...
Jun 20, 2017
