Category Archives: State News
Quinn’s former campaign manager has job protections
By The Associated Press A disputed state contract given to Gov. Pat Quinn's former campaign manager has more job protections than a predecessor's contract. The Chicago Sun-Times...
Dec 24, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors. The Veterans Choice Card will be se...
Dec 24, 2014
Quinn requests frequent flier miles for wounded soldiers
Gov. Pat Quinn said he is donating some of his frequent flier miles for the Hero Miles program. (Photo courtesy www.OperationHomeFront.org)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – Anyone who has stored up...
Dec 24, 2014
Secretary of State warns of small business scam
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White recommends anyone who thinks they might be a victim of a scam call his office or the attorney general's consumer fraud hotline. (Photo by Facebook/Jesse Wh...
Dec 24, 2014
Durbin asks for help battling heroin epidemic
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants the Department of Health and Human Services to take action to reduce deaths from heroin overdoses. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – U.S. Sen. ...
Dec 24, 2014
Illinois children will be able to use non-smokable forms of pot
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois officials have posted emergency rules spelling out how the state's medical marijuana program will be extended to children under a law taking effect Jan. 1. The...
Dec 23, 2014
Kirk encourages special election
Kirk is one of the few Republicans that support the idea. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/John Gregory SPRINGFIELD – At least one Republican doesn’t think having another election for Illinois Com...
Dec 23, 2014
Schock says there is very little control over discretionary spending
By IRN/Dave Dahl WASHINGTON – As he amasses seniority on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is adding to his key committee assignments. “Typically, when you're on the Way...
Dec 23, 2014
Marijuana prices will be dictated by market, not state
Illinois says the price of Marijuana will be dictated by supply and demand, not state regulations (Photo from flickr) By Metro Networks SPRINGFIELD- State officials say medical marijuana prices in Ill...
Dec 23, 2014
University of Illinois to catalog rare books
By Associated Press CHAMPAIGN- The University of Illinois is getting a grant to catalog a collection of rare Italian books that it's had for more than nine decades. The university said Mon...
Dec 23, 2014
