Category Archives: State News
Former Congressman Bob Michel passes
Former Congressman Robert Michel is being remembered as a veteran of World War II and a dedicated public servant (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheDirksenCongressionalCenter) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Feb 17, 2017
Bill seeks to level playing field between independents, major party candidates
State Sen. Kyle McCarter says independent candidates need an unrealistic amount of signatures to get on a ballot in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Feb 16, 2017
Durbin meets with Supreme Court nominee Gorsuch
Neil Gorsuch is a sitting judge in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the Tenth Circuit. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Neil Gorsuch) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin met with Su...
Feb 16, 2017
Duckworth takes on massive price spikes on anti-overdose medication
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has joined 30 other senators to find answers from Kaleo Pharmaceuticals. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (...
Feb 14, 2017
Rauner previews budget address
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his annual budget address on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is getting set to give another budget address but every y...
Feb 14, 2017
Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Feb 14, 2017
Report: Illinoisans experiencing second-worst income growth in the nation
A new study shows Illinoisans’ pocketbooks are not doing much better since the recession. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Raido Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 13, 2017
Lawmakers introduce “Zombie Preparedness” bill
Representative Chris Welch is looking have Illinois residents be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/RepChrisWelch) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are...
Feb 11, 2017
SIU to raise tuition for 2017-2018 school year
Southern Illinois University will raise tuition for students, despite enrollment falling this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University trustees a...
Feb 10, 2017
Rauner hopeful on DeVos, but not waiting to fix Illinois schools
Governor Rauner says it’s still up to state lawmakers to fix Illinois schools.(Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner s...
Feb 09, 2017
