Category Archives: State News
Hastert sentencing delayed due to health issues
Dennis Hastert. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – New details about the health of former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert are revealed as his sentencing date is p...
Jan 28, 2016
IMA supports much of Rauner’s State of the State priorities
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Manufacturers Association) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association agrees with Gov. Bruce Rauner’s call to reinvigo...
Jan 28, 2016
Rauner calls on lawmakers to pass business-friendly reforms
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers the State of the State address in Springfield. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner says the state has to adopt more business-friendly ref...
Jan 27, 2016
Illinois Treasurer launches investment program for tech start-ups
State Treasurer Mike Frerichs has introduced the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A new investment program will...
Jan 27, 2016
Budget stalemate overshadows Rauner’s State of the State address
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his State of the State address on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – State of the State addresses usually aren't centere...
Jan 27, 2016
Rauner: New state technology agency will bring ‘massive’ taxpayer savings
Gov. Bruce Rauner says the new Department of Innovation and Technology will save Illinois hundreds of millions of dollars. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Tho...
Jan 26, 2016
Senate President proposes school funding formula change
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is challenging lawmakers to addr...
Jan 25, 2016
Rauner: ‘Average’ workers’ compensation laws would be improvement
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois is one of the least business-friendly states when it comes to workers' compensation.(Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 25, 2016
Davis wants change to FEMA formula
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants to se...
Jan 24, 2016
High levels of radon found in all parts of Illinois
By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill. Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spokeswoman Patti Thompson said radon is the second leading cause of lung canc...
Jan 23, 2016
