Category Archives: State News
Illinois House passes stopgap budget
State Rep. Robert Pritchard called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a full-year budget. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats o...
Apr 07, 2017
Illinois House Democrats propose stopgap budget
State Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago introduced legislation Wednesday that would spend hundreds of millions of dollars on social services, higher education, and MAP grants. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) ...
Apr 06, 2017
Fantasy sports proposal to get hearing in Illinois
State Rep. John Cabello has sponsored a measure to legalize fantasy sports in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – There’s at least one industry that is beggin...
Apr 05, 2017
March was wetter, warmer than usual in Illinois
Illinois averaged 3.6 inches of rain in March.(Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – March weather in Illinois includes plenty of rain and snow. State Climatologist J...
Apr 04, 2017
Debate over allowing driverless cars on Illinois roads happening at statehouse
A measure proposed by State Rep. Mike Zalewski could make Illinois the new frontier for autonomous vehicles. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 03, 2017
New genetic technologies help increase soybean crop yields in Illinois
New genetic technologies are changing the way soybean farmers manage their crops and land. (Photo courtesy United Soybean Board/Flickr) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Wh...
Apr 01, 2017
Voters want legal marijuana; Illinois lawmakers likely to wait
A new Paul Simon Institute poll says 66 percent of Illinois voters want legal, recreational marijuana. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new poll says a lot of p...
Apr 01, 2017
Rauner marks State Police anniversary with talk of expanding department numbers
Gov. Bruce Rauner (right) attended a ceremony to recognize Illinois State Police’s 95th anniversary. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are c...
Apr 01, 2017
Rose criticizes Democrats who killed his public aid abuse proposals
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose says his proposals to crack down on public aid abuse were common-sense measures. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg HalbleibMAHOMET – State Senator Chapin Rose is ...
Mar 31, 2017
State manufacturers group says Illinois has added only one job every two months
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Manufacturers Association)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturing Association is pushing for policy changes to keep the state from lagging behi...
Mar 31, 2017
