Category Archives: State News
Illinois lawmakers build support for red light camera ban
State Rep. Ken Dunkin has sponsored a bill to ban red light cameras in Illinois. (Photo coutersy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bipartisan group of lawmakers...
Feb 02, 2016
Cullerton plans to delay MAP grant bill; Rauner pledges veto
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton plans to wait two weeks before forwarding a bill to Gov. Bruce Rauner to fund MAP grants for eligible students. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Il...
Feb 02, 2016
Iowans cast first votes in 2016 presidential races today
Republican Rand Paul is one of many candidates counting on a strong showing in the Iowa caucus today. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Tonight’...
Feb 01, 2016
Rauner seeks order to create public-private partnership for business
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers the State of the State address in Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Look for Gov. Bruce Rauner to soon sign an executive ord...
Feb 01, 2016
Deadline, fines looming for Illinois residents without healthcare
Those without coverage by Jan. 31 will face fines of nearly $700. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The deadline to sign up for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act is fast...
Jan 30, 2016
Responsible Budget Coalition says Rauner needs to focus on the budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State address earlier this week. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner failed to address the budget impasse during his State ...
Jan 30, 2016
IDPH rejects eight recommended additions to medical marijuana program
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – No new conditions will be added to the state’s Medical Marijuana program. Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav...
Jan 29, 2016
Democrats and Republicans differ on budget solutions
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While the leading House Democrat says there must be a balanced approach of some cuts and more revenue, Republicans says the ...
Jan 29, 2016
President Obama to address General Assembly in Springfield
President Obama will come to Springfield Feb. 10 to address the General Assembly. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – President Obama is coming to Springfield to address the General As...
Jan 29, 2016
Support builds for cellphone privacy protections
State Rep. Tim Butler backs a measure to create the Citizen Privacy Protection Act. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A growing group of bipartisan ...
Jan 29, 2016
