Category Archives: State News
Rauner targets Madigan, Democrats in ad blitz
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said Illinois lawmakers must enact his reforms before he will sign a 2016 budget.(Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – $1...
Jun 16, 2015
Illinois farmers deal with consistent rains
Soybeans in Illinois are 84 percent emerged, with 70 percent rated good or excellent. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While it’s too early...
Jun 16, 2015
Edgar endorses Lahood
Lahood has received the endorsement of Jim Edgar. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/IRN SPRINGFIELD – Former Governor Jim Edgar is throwing his support behind State Sen. Darin LaHood in the Re...
Jun 15, 2015
New Illinois Lottery ticket provides funding for HIV testing and education
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The cause of HIV testing and prevention education is expected to realize $2 million from the sale of a new lottery ticket. It's Red Ribbon Cash, ...
Jun 15, 2015
Durbin: Cuba embassy should and will happen
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said normalizing relations with Cuba nations will help bring reform to the island nation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Shawn Balint/Neuhoff Media/FarmWeekNowWASHINGTON...
Jun 15, 2015
lllinois to study pilot program which taxes miles driven
Illinois plans to study a pilot program in Oregon in which some drivers have volunteered to pay taxes based on miles driven as opposed to a gas tax. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Ra...
Jun 15, 2015
Rauner won’t say which bills he might sign
Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized a bill which would limit the governor’s ability to negotiate union contracts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jun 15, 2015
College affordability focus of Senate commitee next week
The Illinois Senate will hold a Committee of the Whole hearing on college affordability next week. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With only a few weeks left until an end ...
Jun 13, 2015
New Illinois National Guard leader not impacted by state budget stalemate
Adjutant Gen. Richard Hayes, of the Illinois National Guard recently joined the guard full-time after a 27-year career in the private sector. (Photo courtsey Facebook/Richard Hayes)By Dave Dahl/Illino...
Jun 13, 2015
Rauner freezes $420 million as budget stalemate continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued another spending freeze as the budget deadlock continues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner)By John GregoryCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner insists a partial...
Jun 13, 2015
