Category Archives: State News
Illinois to begin Silver Search alert system
State Sen. Daniel Biss sponsored a bill to create the Silver Search alert system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new law aims to help law enfo...
Jan 02, 2016
Shawnee National Forest to be featured on new quarter
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois will be featured on a new quarter in 2016. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkHARRISBURG – You remember the “50 s...
Jan 02, 2016
Better Business Bureau releases top 10 scams of 2015
(Logo courtesy Facebook/Better Business Bureau) By Mike Spaulding/Illinois Radio Network DECATUR – Few things in life are scarier than receiving a call from the IRS, and scammers took full advan...
Jan 01, 2016
Franks calls for constant session until budget is approved
State Rep. Jack Franks says Gov. Bruce Rauner should bring Illinois lawmakers back to Springfield immediately. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Dec 31, 2015
State senator introduces bill addressing requests for police shooting videos
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Videos of police-involved shootings would be more accessible under a new proposal introduced in the General Assembly.Under State ...
Dec 31, 2015
US Education Secretary Duncan gives farewell speech
Arne Duncan served as U.S. Education Secretary for seven years. (Photo courtesy Medill DC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The outgoing U.S. Education Secretary may have sounded l...
Dec 31, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Illinois’ budget impasse
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled legislature have not been able to reach a budget agreement for the fiscal year that began July 1. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFI...
Dec 31, 2015
State police prepare for extra New Year’s patrol
Expect a stronger police presence on Illinois roadways during the upcoming holiday. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Careful out there - Thursday’...
Dec 30, 2015
Bennett says lawmakers will likely consider an income tax increase
(WJBC File Photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois is likely heading into the new year – which marks the halfway point of the state’s fiscal year – without a budget. “...
Dec 30, 2015
New law creates email alerts for state boards and commissions
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Keeping track of state government meetings will be easier under a new law taking effect in the new year. The law will allow...
Dec 30, 2015
