Category Archives: State News
Stark differences apparent in pot legalization debate
Both sides in the debate over legalized recreational marijuana are ramping up the debate. (Photo by BrettLevin/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Proponents and oppo...
Mar 24, 2017
House OKs bill ending $1.3 million in mailouts
State Rep. David McSweeney wants Illinois to continue reigning in spending, beginning with elimination of costly mailers. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network...
Mar 23, 2017
Rauner: Move ‘slowly,’ ‘thoughtfully’ on Obamacare replacement
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to ensure those on Medicaid don't have the rug pulled from underneath them. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 23, 2017
Obama holiday bill pulled after House vote falls short
State Rep. Sonya Harper sponsored a measure to make Aug. 4 a state holiday in honor of former President Barack Obama. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 22, 2017
Illinois GOP pushing for redistricting
Citizen led redistricting reform initiatives have failed. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) is among a chorus of House Republicans se...
Mar 21, 2017
Biss announces candidacy for governor
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) announced his candidacy via Facebook Live on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Halbleib EVANSTON – A state senator from Evanston ha...
Mar 20, 2017
New bill looks to make milkweed Illinois’s official wildflower
Lawmakers want to make milkweed, a poisonous weed, the official wildflower of Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Salim Virji) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some Illinois lawmakers want t...
Mar 19, 2017
Illinois translation bill fails after lawmakers introduce free option
State Rep. Robert Martwick sponsored a measure to provide a Spanish-language version of the Illinois General Assembly website. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network S...
Mar 19, 2017
Lawmakers examine EDGE credit to help businesses
State lawmakers are debating the addition of an EDGE credit to keep businesses in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are torn on whether to entice busi...
Mar 19, 2017
Massive campaign spending could follow if Pritzker gets Democratic gubernatorial nomination
More than $100 million was spent in 2014’s gubernatorial race. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Billionaire venture capitalist J.B. Pritzker announced this week he’...
Mar 17, 2017
