Category Archives: State News
Independent Map Amendment group asks state high court to reconsider ruling
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Sep 01, 2016
State Rep. Wehrli critical of Madigan remarks on Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is under state and federal investigation. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield’s staunchest critics...
Aug 31, 2016
Lower investment return leads to higher state pension contribution
State pension contributions are rising by more than $420 million because of lower-than-expected investment returns. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Schools, nursing homes...
Aug 31, 2016
Rainfall tops 101-year-old record in Illinois
Illinois averaged 13 inches of rain in July and August combined.(Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Farmers and backyard gardeners can always tell you if the w...
Aug 31, 2016
Statewide election offices change passwords, add code after July hack attack
Illinois and Arizona’s online voter registration systems were breached this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Elections' latest ...
Aug 30, 2016
Rauner celebrates National Parks Service centennial
The Lincoln Home in Springfield is one of five National Historic Sites in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lincoln Home National Historic Site) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Raune...
Aug 30, 2016
Rauner signs 4 bills to expand hunting
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed four Illinois Department of Natural of Resources measures. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. B...
Aug 30, 2016
Illinois farmers expecting record yields
(Photo by Shane McGraw/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers may be looking at record-topping yields for their corn and soybean crops, due to the heat and humidity that&...
Aug 29, 2016
Illinois Chamber pushing Safe Roads Amendment
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is promoting the Safe Roads Amendment on November’s ballot, which would force lawmakers to use highway funds for their intended purpose. (WJBC file photo)By Greg...
Aug 29, 2016
Rauner hopeful for movement on budget deal soon
Gov. Bruce Rauner says now’s the time to lay the groundwork to get a budget deal in place that the legislature can adopt when they return to Springfield in the fall.(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio...
Aug 29, 2016
