Category Archives: State News
Legislator suggests ways to consolidate local government units
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Now that the governor is backing efforts to consolidate local government units, one state lawmaker has suggestions on where to start. State Rep. ...
Feb 25, 2015
AG Madigan issues warning about tax fraud schemes
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has made theft prevention and enforcement a priority this tax season. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Tax time. Identity fraud. Th...
Feb 25, 2015
Group wants lawmakers to address addictive painkillers
The Illinois State Medical Society wants lawmakers to address addictive prescription painkillers. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is a leader, but ca...
Feb 24, 2015
Rauner nominates two for U of I board
By RFD Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – Two open seats on the University of Illinois Board of Trustees are close to being filled. Gov. Bruce Rauner nominated Ramon Cepeda and Jill Smart for a pair of o...
Feb 24, 2015
Kirk doesn’t want DHS shutdown over immigration fight
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (left) and Mark Kirk both say an homeland security funding should not be held up by a fight over GOP efforts to block President Obama's order on immigration. (Photo courtes...
Feb 24, 2015
Durbin reflects on anti-smoking legislation
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, says 25 years after sponsoring a commercial airline smoking ban, the need for such a law is still important. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Senate Democrats) By John Gregory...
Feb 23, 2015
State Rep. Brauer leaves for IDOT position
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A House Republican caucus which can more easily choose Gov. Bruce Rauner's agenda over that of union-represented state workers is coming to...
Feb 23, 2015
Kirk ready to face challengers for U.S. Senate seat
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is preparing to face challengers in 2016. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R- Ill.) thinks any Republican consideri...
Feb 23, 2015
Davis at odds with Rauner’s plans
Congressman Rodney Davis is not on board with all of the Governor's ideas. (WJBC file photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – Right-to-work and higher education funding are two areas where Gov. Bruce R...
Feb 20, 2015
Bill pushes use of less electricity
By IRN Lawmakers have unveiled a bill to push the state toward using less electricity, and having more of the electricity that is used come from renewable sources. It’ll be good for the environm...
Feb 20, 2015
