Category Archives: State News
Rauner administration claims strike date set for AFSCME
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – The war of words between Gov. Bruce Rauner&#...
Aug 03, 2016
Blood donation restrictions for travel to Florida
Blood supplies could dwindle in Florida due to the Zika virus. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Blood donation centers are alerting potential donors that travel to a few counties ...
Aug 03, 2016
Alligator gar making comeback in Illinois
Alligator gar can be as large as eight feet and 300 pounds. (Photo by Ray Bouknight/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A program to restock Illinois waterways with the once abundant a...
Aug 03, 2016
New marijuana legislation could save state millions
The new law makes possession of small amounts of Marijuana punishable with a fine. (Photo Courtesy flickr user BrettLevin) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD- A recent measure signed by Republican ...
Aug 02, 2016
Illinois aims to improve Medicaid tracking
State Rep. Tom Demmer says once lawmakers have an idea why people are moving on and off the Medicaid program, they can try and find some solutions. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio Netwo...
Aug 02, 2016
Sandack replacement found
David Olsen will serve the remainder of Ron Sandack’s term in the Illinois House. (Photo courtesy Facebook/David Olsen)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – Republicans have selected a commissioner fr...
Aug 02, 2016
Gas prices lower yet
Gas prices in Illinois average $2.27 a gallon. (WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – It's been cheaper to fill your tank up this year than last and that trend looks to continue.GasBudd...
Aug 02, 2016
Illinois to resume license plate mailings
Illinois plans to resume mailing license plate renewal reminders. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Secretary of State's office is looking...
Aug 02, 2016
Taxpayer group suggests drastic fixes for pension system
Taxpayers United of America admits their proposed fixes for state pensions are severe but necessary. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A taxpayer group has so...
Aug 01, 2016
New law restricts public officials’ use of tax money on entertainment, travel
The law takes effect Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some egregious examples of local officials using taxpayer dollars for entertainment and tra...
Jul 30, 2016
