Category Archives: State News
White gives teen tips on how to handle a traffic stop
Secretary of State Jesse White says not to make any sudden moves when pulled over by police. (WJBC file photo) By CMS SPRINGFIELD – As National Teen Driver Safety Week comes to an end, Secretary...
Oct 22, 2016
Spooky contacts can create problems
The Illinois Optometric Association is urging anyone who wants to wear Halloween contact lenses to contact an eye doctor. (Photo courtesy Illinois Optometric Association)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD –...
Oct 21, 2016
Proposal aims to limit campaigning by agency directors
State Sens. Andy Manar (left) and Sam McCann have proposed new ethics laws. (Photos courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan effort is underway to keep top officials i...
Oct 21, 2016
Illinois jobless rate steady, labor force shrinks
(Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state's unemployment rate remained unchanged for the month of September, but the labor-force continues to shrink. Illin...
Oct 20, 2016
State looking to recover up to $450 million in unemployment overpayments
State officials are trying to get a handle on overpayment of unemployment benefits. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is trying to figure out...
Oct 20, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Rauner: Health care task force has found millions in fraud, abuse
Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed a health care task force in April to find fraud and abuse. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said a task force that...
Oct 20, 2016
Historic Coliseum on Illinois State Fairgrounds closed
Rep. Tim Butler, R-Springfield, said the Illinois State Fairgrounds have been neglected for too long. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Coliseum on t...
Oct 20, 2016
Frerichs: Lack of state budget costing Illinois millions in investments
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs said a lack of a state budget is costing Illinois millions in investments. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The State of Illinois is...
Oct 18, 2016
State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Oct 17, 2016
Executive Mansion restoration adhering to public-sector wage, bid rules
The Illinois Executive Mansion was built in 1855. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Executive Mansion) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A statehouse Republican is applaudi...
Oct 17, 2016
