Category Archives: State News
Congressman Davis praises state’s flood response team
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For many Illinoisans, the normally "dead week" between Christmas and New Year’s has been one to re...
Dec 29, 2015
Dietician offers holiday eating tips
Many people struggle to avoid adding the pounds during the holidays. (Photo by Michael Stern/flickr)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – If you made it through round one of eati...
Dec 29, 2015
Panel will soon recommend how to trim Illinois prison population
State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) says the criminal justice reform commission created by Gov. Bruce Rauner will issue its recommendations in the new year. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregor...
Dec 28, 2015
IDOT urges safety during busy travel time
(Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Whether your Christmas celebration is starting late, or if your New Years gatherings are starting early, the Il...
Dec 26, 2015
Illinois denied another exception from Real ID act
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Tripp) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Secretary of State's office says don't believe everything you read about Illinois IDs not being en...
Dec 26, 2015
Davis outraged by EPA action
Davis says the EPA needs to be held accountable. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James WASHINGTON – There is major scrutiny for the Environmental Protection Agency. An investigation was conducted by ...
Dec 26, 2015
Illinois congressman pens letter to Secretary of State Kerry in support of recent changes to Visa Waiver Program
U.S. Rep. Bob Dold.(Photo courtesy John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network KENILWORTH – One Illinois congressman has written to the U.S. Secretary of State opposing any change t...
Dec 24, 2015
AG Madigan: Daily gambling sites are illegal
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued an opinion declaring that illegal gambling occurs when someone “plays a game of chance or skill for money.” (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa ...
Dec 24, 2015
Metro unemployment highlights manufacturing losses
Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in November. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Twelve of the stat...
Dec 24, 2015
New license required to sell cigarettes in Illinois
(Photo courtesy Flickr/uzi978) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Selling tobacco products will now require a license from the state. Beginning January 1, any retailer selling ...
Dec 23, 2015
