Category Archives: State News

Interest rate hike has both positive and negative impact for Illinois
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs says taxpayers could suffer from the interest rate hike (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – How will the Federal Reserve’s int...
Syndicated Author Dec 23, 2016

Longtime elections official weighs in on Russia
The longtime former head of elections in Illinois is dismissing any concerns about Russian manipulating ballots in the recent presidential election. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2016

Blagojevich asks appeals court to reconsider sentence
Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to be released from prison in 2024. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Just before Christmas, imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking for ano...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2016

State has fewer Christmas tree growers, but industry group says business booming
Illinois Christmas tree growers report business is good despite declines across the country. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nationally, real Christmas tr...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2016

No surprises in Illinois’ Electoral College vote
Donald Trump won a majority of Illinois counties on his way to winning the White House, but Hillary Clinton collected all of the state’s 20 electoral votes.(Photo courtesy La Real noticia/flickr...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2016

Elections board says summer hack did not affect outcome of state’s elections
State Board of Elections attorney Ken Menzel said the summertime hack of voter databases only got access to some voter data. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIEL...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2016

Fewer students will get MAP grants in new year
Many Illinois schools have been covering the cost of student MAP grants. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401(K)2013) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Colleges and university leaders are facing a familiar issue...
Syndicated Author Dec 16, 2016

Illinois Department of Corrections boosts training to handle mentally ill inmates
Gov. Bruce Rauner is promoting an IDOC effort to train prison staff on mental illness. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Dep...
Syndicated Author Dec 15, 2016

Caterpillar announces layoffs
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By RFD News NetworkPEORIA – One of the state's premier companies is announcing layoffs just a week before Christmas.Caterpillar in Peoria will be making an u...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2016

Pastor touts Rauner’s economic-reform agenda to curb gun violence, create jobs
Gov. Bruce Rauner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Speaking alongside Pastor Corey Brooks of New Beginnings Church of Chicago Monday, Gov. Bruce Rauner ...
Syndicated Author Dec 13, 2016



