Category Archives: State News
Illinois representative proposes amendment allowing recall of all officials
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Recall elections would be allowed throughout local and state government under a new proposed constitutional amendment.Momentu...
Jan 08, 2016
Illinois panel issues report on school security
State Rep. Carol Sente says task force members want to be together beyond this summer’s scheduled expiration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 08, 2016
Report: Auditor General made last minute ‘cash call’ before being sworn in
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A recently published report says ...
Jan 08, 2016
Rauner admin and AFSCME clash over memo highlighting pay plan
Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed a new compensation system for state workers. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' governor proposing rewarding state wo...
Jan 08, 2016
Illinoisan files challenge to Cruz residency
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz faces a residency objection over his candidacy in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ted Cruz for President 2016) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHIC...
Jan 08, 2016
AFT explains hedge fund downfalls to Illinois House panel
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A major teachers’ union said public pension investment in hedge funds is a bad bet. Speaking to an Illinois House panel ...
Jan 07, 2016
AAA reports fuel prices continue to drop
By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkIf you want to smile, just drive to the nearest gas station."Ending December, we finished just under the $2 mark in Illinois," says AAA Chicago spokeswoman Beth Mosh...
Jan 07, 2016
ISBE approves budget request for next fiscal year
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The words "state budget" and "Illinois" don’t go together much lately, but that is not stopping the Illinois State Board...
Jan 06, 2016
Durbin offers support for Emanuel
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Chicago's embattled mayor seems to have U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) support. Durbin said he's never se...
Jan 06, 2016
Rauner adds 11 counties to disaster declaration
Gov. Bruce Rauner assessed flood damage in Watseka on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Illinois News NetworkWATSEKA – Eleven more Illinois counties have been added by the govern...
Jan 06, 2016
