Category Archives: State News
Rauner undecided on calling special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he would consider paying for a special session out of his own pocket. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers...
Jun 04, 2016
Illinois lawmakers consider extending grace period for late license plate renewals
Motorists in Illinois have a 30-day grace period before they are charged a $20 late fee for renewing their license plates. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Jun 04, 2016
Rauner, Emanuel exchange barbs in budget battle
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Gov. Bruce Rauner is “following the Donald Trump playbook of demonizing one group of people for his political advantage."(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGF...
Jun 03, 2016
Hastert honors continue to vanish
Dennis Hastert was sentenced in April to 15 months in prison. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB NAPERVILLE – In his rise from high school wrestling coach to U.S. Speaker of the House, Dennis H...
Jun 03, 2016
Mautino asked to step aside during investigation
State Sen. Laura Murphy is calling on Auditor General Frank Mautino to take a leave of absence. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Longtime State Representative Frank Maut...
Jun 03, 2016
Barickman: Let rank and file work on budget
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says rank and file lawmakers were making progress on a budget until House Speaker Michael Madigan became involved. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)B...
Jun 02, 2016
Illinois State Museum set to reopen in July
Torii More was one of many from McLean County who attended a rally in Springfield in July 2015 to keep the Illinois State Museum from closing. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Jun 02, 2016
Senate leader remains hopeful despite missed budget deadline
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is brushing off the Democratic failure to enact a spending plan. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the last day of the legislati...
Jun 01, 2016
No budget passed as legislative session ends at midnight
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – For the second year in a row, it appears the Illinois General Assembly will not pass a balanced budget.Democratic leaders said they don't plan to take...
May 31, 2016
Child care assistance bill moving through Illinois House
A Democrat-sponsored bill would increase assistance for child care. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Democrats are pushing through a child care bill that...
May 31, 2016
