Category Archives: State News
State Sen. looking to free up veterans home funds
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state senator hopes to free up $60 million in capital funds to finish a veterans home in northwest Chicago but the governor ...
Jan 19, 2016
Rauner wants to change state purchasing rules to save money
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he's already saved taxpayers $700 million in state agencies through various efficiency measures. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RebootIllinois) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Jan 19, 2016
Illinois Secretary of State’s office questions voter registration plan
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure that would change the current voter registration opt-in system at drivers facilities around the state to an opt-out system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) B...
Jan 19, 2016
Illinois lawmaker renews call for binding arbitration
Hillsdale Democratic State Rep. Mike Smiddy, has proposed a measure to bring in binding arbitration for contract negotiations like the stalled AFSCME talks. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop...
Jan 18, 2016
Radogno: Chicago mayor recall effort ‘disingenuous’
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno addressed the City Club of Chicago last week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City Club of Chicago)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The ...
Jan 18, 2016
Rauner calls on Illinois Labor Relations Board to resolve AFSCME dispute
By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' governor said further negotiations with the state's largest employees union are no longer worthwhile. That's why Gov. Bruce Rau...
Jan 15, 2016
Obama cancer initiative receives bipartisan support
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – President Obama's initiative to find a cure for cancer is finding support on bot...
Jan 15, 2016
Public sector pensions cost Illinois $113 million
State Rep. Mike Zalewski serves as vice chairperson of the House Personnel and Pension Committee. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 15, 2016
Durbin calling for health studies on gun violence
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is advocating allowing health studies on gun violence using federal funds. The Centers for ...
Jan 14, 2016
State Sen. Harris pushing recall amendment
(Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Why only have recall ability in Chicago when there are trust issues across the state? That's somethin...
Jan 14, 2016
