Category Archives: State News
In wake of veto, Rauner calls on lawmakers to review job-licensing system
Gov. Bruce Rauner is using a veto against a roofer licensing bill as a message to urge lawmakers to review licensing of jobs in Illinois to reform the existing system.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/...
Aug 24, 2016
Illinois crops looking good
The USDA reports above average rainfall helped the soybean crop last week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/United Soybean Board) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The state's corn crop is racing to compl...
Aug 24, 2016
Attorney General: Public workers can be forced to disclose private emails
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has ruled public employees' can be required to turn over emails from their private accounts. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO ...
Aug 23, 2016
Justice reforms coming to Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed several criminal justice reforms on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Changes are coming to the criminal justice system in I...
Aug 23, 2016
Illinois budget major priority for legislators in veto session
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget, budget, budget — that's a priority for both sides of the aisle in the Illinois Legislature this fall.Illinois ha...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois to start task force to combat human trafficking
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a bill on Sunday to create a task force on human trafficking. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill to creat...
Aug 22, 2016
Illinois offers back-to-school reminder about vaccinations
The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing reminders about the required school vaccinations. (Photo by Carlos Reusser Monsalvez/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If you...
Aug 22, 2016
State Fair ends 10-day run
The 2016 Illinois State Fair concluded on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair ended its 10-day run on Sunday. The state'...
Aug 22, 2016
New database provides info on all Illinois judges
Northwestern lecturer Leigh Bienen says she started the site because she couldn’t easily find information on judges involved in wrongful convictions. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach...
Aug 21, 2016
New state technology agency releases apps for mobile devices
The Illinois State Fair app is free on Apple and Android devices. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Apps to help taxpayers find state services are just...
Aug 19, 2016
