Category Archives: State News

Illinois elected official pay at the back of the line
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Livestream/Leslie Munger) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It has been more than two months since Illinois' elected state officials have been paid, an...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2016

AG Madigan: Hot musical tickets could hit sour note
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning the public to watch for fake theater tickets this summer. (Facebook/Lisa Madigan)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Lisa M...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2016

Cullerton to Rauner: Stop campaigning
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is accusing Gov. Bruce Rauner of continual campaigning.(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' political leaders ar...
Syndicated Author Jun 09, 2016

State Rep. Brady OK with not being in session
State Rep. Dan Brady said lawmakers in the working groups are getting close to a compromise. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are skipping the first o...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2016

Barickman joins governor in calling out Democratic leaders
By Nick McClintock SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke alongside Gov. Bruce Rauner Wednesday to discuss the budget impasse, as well as it’s impact on schools. Barickman said the...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2016

Kirk withdraws Trump endorsement
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk has said Donald Trump is hurting the Republican Party with comments he made about Mexicans. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By RFD RadioWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Senator Mark...
Syndicated Author Jun 08, 2016

Illinois House session for Wednesday cancelled due to budget work
State Rep. Jack Franks is not happy that budget talks are occurring behind closed doors. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network The scheduled House session for...
Syndicated Author Jun 07, 2016

Illinois seeks to make replacing cracked eggs legal
If a store sells a carton of eggs that had one broken egg replaced with a good egg, it could be fined $200. (Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2016

Rauner to Attorney General: Stay out of budget dispute
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Attorney General Lisa Madigan would create a crisis if she tried to stop pay for state workers during the budget impasse. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2016

Koehler think all members of the legislature share the blame
Illinois Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria says everyone must take some blame in the budget stalemate. (Facebook/Dave Koehler)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The deadline has passed, b...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2016



