Category Archives: State News
U of I preparing to ask for “full funding”
University of Illinois leaders want the state to fully fund the school’s operations. (University of Illinois photo) By Illinois Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – The University of Illinois is gett...
Nov 09, 2016
Duckworth unseats Kirk in U.S. Senate race
Mark Kirk (left) and Tammy Duckworth (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiCHICAGO – Democrat Tammy Duckworth defeated U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) Tuesday to claim his seat.Duckworth...
Nov 08, 2016
International election observers from Germany monitoring Illinois voting activity
More than 1 million Illinoisans voted early this election. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Voters, poll watchers and the media aren't the only ones watching t...
Nov 08, 2016
Early voting through the roof
More than 1 million Illinoisans voted early this election. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The day is finally here. It's Election Day around the nation, but the true impact of ...
Nov 08, 2016
State elections board: Voters likely not in legal peril for ballot selfies
In Illinois, it’s technically a felony to take a picture of someone else’s ballot or to take a picture of your own ballot. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 08, 2016
State reports deer harvest volume lagging behind last year’s
A total of 16,763 deer have been harvested in Illinois so far this year. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A recent survey by the Illinois Department of Natural ...
Nov 07, 2016
Kirk asks voters for another term
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is facing off against Democratic Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By Terry James WASHINGTON – Election day is right around the cor...
Nov 04, 2016
Rauner declares Friday “World Champion Cubs Day”
Gov. Bruce Rauner and First Lady Diana Rauner sang “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” during a Chicago Cubs’ playoff game at Wrigley Field. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By RFD Ra...
Nov 04, 2016
Task force aims to determine baseline cost to educate students
A task force on education funding is trying to determine a baseline amount for what it takes to educate a student.(Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawm...
Nov 03, 2016
High premiums, deductibles scaring young adults away from Obamacare
A Goldwater Institute study shows young people are shying away from Obamacare, citing costs as the main reason. (Facebook/Lakeland) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the problems wi...
Nov 03, 2016
