Category Archives: State News
3 Illinois sites added to National Register of Historic Places
The Clay County Courthouse in Lousville was built in 1913. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network PEKIN – Three Illinois sites have been added to the National Register...
Jun 19, 2015
Some budget bills sent to Rauner
Four budget bills have been send to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Four budget bills are on Gov. Bruce Rauner's des...
Jun 19, 2015
Illinois jobless rate holds at 6 percent
The Illinois Department of Employment Security reports the state’s jobless rate held at six percent in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Il...
Jun 19, 2015
College affordability debated
Costs to send your child to a public university keep going up. (Flickr/Ross Griff) By IRN/Dave Dahl NORMAL – Your kid's off to college? Congratulations. Condolences. Illinois senators have heard...
Jun 18, 2015
Medical pot supporters await Rauner action on PTSD
State Rep. Lou Lang says marijuana – even by prescription – is simply not for the asking. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Medical mari...
Jun 18, 2015
Auditor General announces plan to retire
Auditor general William Holland plans to retire at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy auditor.Illinois.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The man known for writing blistering...
Jun 17, 2015
DCEO privatization examined during House committee hearing
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a public-private partnership with the DCEO, but he also wants it to sunset at some point. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 17, 2015
SEIU launches counter advertisement against Rauner
SEIU Healthcare Illinois has launched a 30 second advertisement to show the impact of cuts proposed by Gov. Rauner. (Photo courtesy SEIU)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A health care union in Illinoi...
Jun 17, 2015
Legislation waiting for the governor’s signature change health care in Illinois
A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor address health care. (Flickr/BradHoc)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor addre...
Jun 16, 2015
Munger: Call legislators to force budget deal
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger (right) said to call your legislators to force budget deal (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – The woman who pays the state’s bills says she...
Jun 16, 2015
