Category Archives: State News
United Way looks for donations for upcoming Trunkin’ Treasure
The United Way of Livingston County has a bug fundraising rummage sale planned for next weekend. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way of Livingston County will have a booth set u...
Apr 29, 2017
Hundreds attend People’s Climate March in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of people converged on Washington, D.C. to voice their concerns about climate change. (Photo courtesy Mark Henneberry) By Patrick Baron WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump reached 100...
Apr 29, 2017
Illinois lawmakers hear from Colorado legal weed regulator about recreational pot
A Colorado state official has outlined some aspects of that state’s recreational marijuana rules for Illinois lawmakers. (Photo Flickr/Brett Levin) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Apr 29, 2017
Illinois rescinds layoff notices for prison nurses
State Rep. Tim Butler said the Rauner administration has decided to return to the bargaining table with the union and also rescind the plan to cut 124 unionized nurses and replace them with nurses man...
Apr 28, 2017
Local leaders mourn soldier’s sacrifice
Fallen soldier Josh Rodgers of Bloomington. (Photo from Josh Rodgers’ Facebook page.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington will lead Illinois House colleag...
Apr 28, 2017
State retirement system board strips Hastert of pension benefits
Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert already lost his Teachers Retirement System money and now he won’t be getting any money from the state lawmaker retirement fund. (WJBC file photo)By Greg...
Apr 27, 2017
Rep. Brady: Most constituents against Medicaid-funded abortions
State Rep. Dan Brady met with local residents attending the Illinois Women’s March in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Kay Moss) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-B...
Apr 26, 2017
Rauner in Bloomington touts anti-tax stance amid impasse
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) toured the Beer Nuts plant in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By WMBD-TV and Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – As Illinois remained locked in...
Apr 25, 2017
Women march on Springfield to support equality
Women, men, and children attended the March on Springfield to call for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, among other progressive legislation. (Photo courtesy Kay Moss) By Patrick Baron SPRING...
Apr 25, 2017
Rep. Carol Ammons announces exploratory committee for congressional bid
Illinois 103rd District Representative Carol Ammons may look to unseat Congressman Rodney Davis in 2018. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron SPRINGFIELD – Illinois 103rd district Representative C...
Apr 25, 2017
