Category Archives: State News
Illinois Senate’s ‘grand bargain’ bills to be separated
State Sen. Toi Hutchinson said she hopes separating budget bills will give them a better chance of being approved. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
May 17, 2017
Duckworth: Report of Trump intel leak ‘absolutely stunning’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has reiterated her call for a special prosecutors to examine the Trump administration’s alleged ties to Russia. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Eric Stock ...
May 16, 2017
Discussion begins in Springfield about raising Illinois’ gas tax
Illinois lawmakers are considering raising the gas tax in the state, which has remained the same since 1993. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Despite t...
May 13, 2017
Local economy stands to gain from State Farm job transfers
Some operations from shuttered facilities will be shifted to State Farm’s Bloomington headquarters. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz Bloomington-Normal stands to see a pick-up...
May 11, 2017
Bloomington National Guard soldier ready for Afghan mission, reflects on Josh Rodgers’ sacrifice
Captain Jason Orris (Photo courtesy/Illinois National Guard) By Howard Packowitz and Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A National Guardsman from Bloomington is focused on his ta...
May 11, 2017
Illinois Senate sends taxpayer-funded abortion bill to governor; veto expected
State Sen. Linda Holmes is backing a measure to allow tax dollars through Medicaid and through state employee health plans to fund abortions. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radi...
May 11, 2017
Illinois Senate’s ‘grand bargain’ falls flat again
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says it's time for the state to do its business or get off the pot. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jon Cullerton)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
May 11, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth want independent probe after FBI director firing
James Comey was fired as FBI Director on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/JamesComey) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is weighing in on the Trump Administration fi...
May 10, 2017
Rep. Brady sees hope for Illinois budget deal
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – State Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington sees some light at the end of the tunnel to resolve two-years of budget gridlock in Sprin...
May 09, 2017
Local election officials say anti-hacking proposal isn’t necessary
Local election officials say that unlike the Illinois Board of Elections, local voter databases are not online. (Google Street View photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local el...
May 09, 2017
