Category Archives: State News
Startups concerned about anti-competition bills
Smaller startup businesses are seeing opposition from more established companies according to one Chicago-based startup owner. (Photo Facebook/Small Business Saturday) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radi...
Jun 21, 2016
6 in 10 Illinois legislative races will be uncontested in November
A study shows 39 percent of Illinois General Assembly races in November will be contested. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More than 60 percent of races for...
Jun 21, 2016
Rauner declares support for ag education funding
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been locked in a battle with the Democrat-controlled Illinois legislature over a state budget for more than a year. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The FF...
Jun 21, 2016
Rauner tells Tribune editorial board he will run again
(Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By RFD News NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is putting an early end to speculation about his political future.In a meeting with the Chicago Tribune editorial board...
Jun 20, 2016
WIU expecting 20 percent less money from state
(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network MACOMB – Western Illinois University’s preliminary budget expects 20 percent fewer dollars from the state and 10 percent fewer students. Univers...
Jun 20, 2016
Utah governor blames federal government for some state budget woes
Illinois is approaching a full year without a state budget. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – The head of the National Governors Association says the federal government can take some ...
Jun 20, 2016
Disgruntled homeowner pays property tax bill in singles
State Sen. Pam Althoff said high property taxes is forcing many Illinoisans out of their homes. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkMcHENRY – Fed up with high p...
Jun 20, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis helps make House spending more transparent
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – Taxpayers will no longer have to wade through lengthy paper statements to find out how their congressman...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois colleges looking at lean summer
ISU spokesman Jay Groves said schools are in a balancing act. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois colleges and universities are looking at a worrisome summer ...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Jun 17, 2016
