Category Archives: State News
Barickman pushing ed funding ahead of legislative deadline
State Sen. Jason Barickman is hoping to see schools get funding regardless of the outcome of the full budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by Sta...
May 31, 2016
Lawmakers override Chicago pension veto
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton supported the Chicago pension bill. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Despite a veto by the go...
May 31, 2016
Binding arbitration bill could get a redo
Binding arbitration bill could get another chance. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – There could be another attempt to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of a controversial binding arb...
May 30, 2016
Rauner pleased with working groups
Rauner said the budget working groups have been doing a good job.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It's been a tense time at the capitol.Republicans are still upset at the budget that...
May 30, 2016
Budget talks continue Sunday
By IRN/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD – Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno, D-Lemont, said Democratic leaders have broken off negotiations about a budget compromise, but rank-and-file lawmakers...
May 29, 2016
HR managers to be greatly impacted by new overtime rules
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Andy Davies)By Illinois Radio NetworkLINCOLN – Workers who keep the books and check the time sheets at businesses, nonprofits and schools are going to bear the brunt of th...
May 27, 2016
Munger addresses budget plan
(WJBC file photo)By PJ BaronSPRINGFIELD – Illinois has gone almost a year without a budget and there are only a few days left until the deadline for a plan.Illinois is currently $7 billion in de...
May 27, 2016
Sen. Rose unsure why Illinois House pushing unbalanced budget
State Sen. Chapin Rose doesn’t think House Democrats are willing to compromise in the way Senate Democrats are. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Ch...
May 27, 2016
Push on for safe travels holiday weekend
Illinois State Police will have additional patrols during the Memorial Day weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Drivers this w...
May 27, 2016
Pack your life preservers
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is encouraging safe boating during the Memorial Day weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IDNR) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Many people will be on a ...
May 27, 2016
