Category Archives: State News
Durbin critical of CPS overhaul proposal
(Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) criticism of the plan for a state-run board to oversee Chicago Pu...
Jan 23, 2016
Democratic U.S. Sen. candidates agree on 3 joint appearances
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to three joint appearances, none of which will take place downstate.The thr...
Jan 22, 2016
Illinois lawmaker aims to prevent cuts to home care assistance
State Rep. Greg Harris says he’s reintroducing legislation to lock in the Determination of Need, or DON score, which decides whether an individual qualifies for the state’s home care progr...
Jan 22, 2016
Rauner defends bond sale for construction
Gov. Bruce Rauner defended last week’s $480 million bond sale saying the bonds for infrastructure were appropriate. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 22, 2016
Rauner presents pension reform plan, Cullerton denies support
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A plan Illinois' governor and leading Republicans say takes a cue from the Senate President to save taxpayers one billion d...
Jan 21, 2016
Citizens Utility Board pushes for electric bill refunds
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Citizens Utility Board is applying some pressure to federal regulators over a 30 percent spike in some people’s energy bills. The consumer...
Jan 21, 2016
Republicans propose changes to CPS
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Republican legislative leaders are proposing several changes they say will save Chicago Public Schools ...
Jan 20, 2016
IDPH warning against Zika virus contraction overseas
Zika virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. (Flickr) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health is warning residents about the potential of contracting the Zika virus...
Jan 20, 2016
Durbin welcomes Supreme Court ruling on immigration order
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he expects the Supreme Court will uphold President Barack Obama’s executive orders on immigration. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON ̵...
Jan 20, 2016
Supreme Court to hear challenge of President’s immigration orders
U.S. Supreme Court. (Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Joe RagusaWASHINGTON – The Supreme Court has announced that it’s going to hear a challenge to President Barack Obama’s executive action...
Jan 19, 2016
