Category Archives: State News
State behind in payments to residents owed money in legal claims
Illinois has 83,000 unpaid vouchers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is reportedly over a year behind on payments to individuals who a...
Oct 10, 2016
Senators differ on whether Chicago teachers’ strike would affect funding formula
The major parties differ on the possible effects of a Chicago teachers strike.(Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Would a teachers’ strike in Chicago change ...
Oct 07, 2016
First ex-inmate secures professional license under new law’s provisions
A program to teach prison inmates a new trade is producing its first success stories. (Photo Flickr/Sean Toyer)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new law allo...
Oct 06, 2016
State launches three youth-centered social-services initiatives
Gov. Bruce Rauner’s Cabinet on Children and Youth has developed three initiatives. (Photo courtesy governor’s press office)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Teams in...
Oct 06, 2016
Duckworth pushes Kirk to more debates
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk met with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board last week. (WJBC file photos) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – As election season amps up it's also ...
Oct 06, 2016
In US highway study, Illinois ties for first place in road-pavement quality
A new report says Illinois’ roads are in pretty good shape. (Photo courtesy Flickr/The Tire Zoo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Never mind the potholes. A new report from a libert...
Oct 06, 2016
Medical marijuana sales top $20M
Illinois’ medical marijuana program is considered a success by many sellers. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – More and more people are buying medical mari...
Oct 06, 2016
State think tank poll finds much disdain for Rauner, Madigan
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and House Speaker Mike Madigan both have disapproval ratings of greater than 50 percent according to a new poll done by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. (WJBC file phot...
Oct 06, 2016
Illinois joins lawsuit against drug maker
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has joined in a lawsuit against drug maker Invidior. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois state has picked up on a...
Oct 05, 2016
Demand for bobcat hunting outstrips supply
Illinois will issue 500 bobcat hunting permits this year. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Don DeBold)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The demand is high for hunters to take aim during a new hunting season....
Oct 05, 2016
