Category Archives: State News
Illinois sees major outmigration
A study of 2014 IRS data shows that higher-tax states such as Illinois are suffering huge out-migrations, with residents fleeing to lower-tax states like Texas. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Il...
Sep 19, 2016
Another Illinois company moves to Indiana
50 Illinois companies have moved to Indiana. (WJBC file photo) By IRN CHICAGO – Illinois has lost another company to Indiana. Enjoy Life Foods, a manufacturer of gluten-free and allergy-friendly...
Sep 16, 2016
Illinoisans could be auto-enrolled in retirement accounts
A new regulation allows Illinoisans to be automatically enrolled in a retirement savings account. (Photo Flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Working Illinoisans without...
Sep 15, 2016
Former Chicago alderman introduces bill requiring standing during national anthem
(Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A proposed ordinance in Chicago would make standing for the national anthem city law. Read in session Wednesday, the citizen-int...
Sep 15, 2016
Durbin meets with Garland; slams GOP for refusing hearing
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin called it a sad chapter in Illinois history that Merrick Garland has been unable to get a Supreme Court hearing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio CHICAGO –...
Sep 15, 2016
Rauner donates $100,000 to Indiana gubernatorial candidate
Gov. Bruce Rauner is making a sizable campaign donation to a politician in Indiana.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is do...
Sep 15, 2016
Illinois Supreme Court denies rehearing on independent maps
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to rehear the Independent Map Amendment case. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's a no-go for the citizen-led in...
Sep 14, 2016
Barickman: Illinois should consider Connecticut ruling on school funding
State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke to students at Kinglsey Jr. High earlier this year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A judge’s ruling in Connecticut last we th...
Sep 13, 2016
State Police continue search for missing Illinois woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By WJBC Staff STANDARD – Illinois State Police are searching a Putnam County home as they search for a woman who ha...
Sep 13, 2016
Rauner: Economic, political reforms needed to boost Illinois trade with Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner (standing) is attending the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner/) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network ST. LOUIS – Go...
Sep 13, 2016
