Category Archives: State News
NWS: Christmas unlikely to be white
(WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It could be more wet than white for Christmas in Illinois."Right now, it looks like we may cool off toward this weekend, but it&...
Dec 17, 2015
Legislation that would recall Emanuel gaining Democratic, Republican support
If the bill is passed, a recall election would be initiated if signatures are collected totaling at least 15 percent of the total votes cast in the last mayoral election. (WJBC File Photo) By J...
Dec 16, 2015
Suburb votes to become first “right to work zone” in Illinois
The Illinois Policy Institute and the administration of Gov. Bruce Rauner are being accused of exploiting political connections to get Lincolnshire village trustees to pass the measure. (WJBC File Pho...
Dec 15, 2015
Duckworth, Zopp don’t believe Emanuel, Alvarez should resign
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race aren’t demanding resignations over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case...
Dec 15, 2015
Amtrak numbers down in last year
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Fewer of us were using Amtrak in the twelve months ending Sept. 30, compared to the prior fiscal year. Gasoline prices tell pa...
Dec 15, 2015
Manar: Lawmakers must take balanced approach to budget
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Any Illinois Capitol-watcher who is pragmatic could say a vote on revenue must be bipartisan; otherwise, it could ha...
Dec 14, 2015
State school superintendent not discouraged by PARCC results
Illinois State School Superintendent Tony Smith says he’s not discouraged by the results of the newest state assessment test – PARCC. (WJBC File Photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Net...
Dec 14, 2015
Flu cases may soon be on the rise
Getting a flu shot not only protects you, but protects those around you. (Flickr/USACEEuropeDis)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The number of flu cases in Illinois remains low, but that may be chang...
Dec 13, 2015
Convenience stores welcome return of lottery payouts
The Illinois Lottery can resume paying cash prizes following a state budget agreement Gov. Rauner signed into law on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Dec 12, 2015
Bustos bill to reduce government waste to be signed into law
U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos says not all government waste will be eliminated right away, but it can be done. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network EAST MOLINE – One ...
Dec 11, 2015
