Category Archives: State News
Survey: Illinois needs to overhaul its criminal justice system
A majority of Illinois residents believe the state's criminal justice system is unfair and should be overhauled, according to a recently released Illinois Policy Institute voter poll. (Photo by Michae...
Aug 08, 2016
New mobile app will help you get around the state fair
A new smart phone app can keep you from getting lost at the Illinois State Fair. (WJBC file photo) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – As smart phones have become such a huge part of our lives today, th...
Aug 07, 2016
New mobile app will help you get around Illinois State Fair
The Illinois State Fair app is free on Apple and Android devices. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – As smart phones have become such a huge part of our lives today, the Illi...
Aug 07, 2016
Manufacturing continues to decline in Illinois
Illinois has seen a steady decline in manufacturing. (ILO/Flickr) By Greg Bishop/IRN SPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois will continue to struggle financially until it finds a way to improve its...
Aug 05, 2016
Illinois State Fair Twilight Parade Grand Marshalls named
The 2016 Illinois State Fair is scheduled Aug. 11-21. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Three Monsters of the Midway will blaze a trail to the carniva...
Aug 05, 2016
August looks to be wet in Illinois
Main Illinois communities experienced record rainfall in July. (Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois saw a near record July when it came to rainfall and...
Aug 05, 2016
Retiring baby boomers contribute to teacher shortage in Illinois
The Illinois State Board of Education said just 30 percent of prospective teachers passed a basic-skills test in the first quarter of 2016. (Photo courtesy Historic Bremen/flickr) By Illinois Radio Ne...
Aug 05, 2016
Rauner signs measure repealing some state special funds
The governor signed the bill in July. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ network of hundreds of special funds used to plug budget holes and ...
Aug 04, 2016
Group is suing to expand same day voter registration
The lawsuit is being filed in an effort to make same day voter registration equal. (Courtesy http://libertyjusticecenter.org)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – A lawsuit is being filed against the stat...
Aug 04, 2016
Rauner looking for more public private partnerships
Rauner looking at ways to partner with the private sector. (WJBC File Photo) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – It’s not just the lottery. Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said the state is looking at a numbe...
Aug 03, 2016
