Category Archives: State News
Illinois farmers show concern over state budget impasse at annual meeting
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (left) and Illinois Farm Bureau President Rich Guebert addressed the bureau’s annual meeting in this week. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau) By Dave Dahl/Illinoi...
Dec 10, 2015
Speaker Madigan suggests restoring income tax rate to 5 percent
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters after delivering a speech at the City Club of Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Additional r...
Dec 10, 2015
WIU faces budget woes
Many Illinois schools are facing tough times thanks to the Illinois budget crisis. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/IRN MACOMB – In the face of challenging times, Western Illinois Universit...
Dec 09, 2015
Emanuel apologizes as others call for him to resign
Protesters calling for Chicago Mayot Rahm Emanuel to resign March through downtown Chicago. John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network By Jon Gregory/IRN CHICAGO – Chicago’s mayor publicly apolog...
Dec 09, 2015
Governor, legislative leaders report minor progress at budget meeting
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan says he thinks a budget deal is within reach, but he remains opposed to several of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s reforms. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois R...
Dec 09, 2015
Manar sees second budget meeting as good sign
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) wonders what will happen at the second meeting in as many weeks between...
Dec 08, 2015
Author: Public must hold Chicago city, police leaders accountable
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel announces the firing of Chicago Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy on Dec. 1. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Chicago has more than jus...
Dec 08, 2015
Illinois senators push for MAP grant funding
State Sen. Scott Bennett is calling on the Illinois Legislature to renew funding for MAP grants. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For Trisha Rodriq...
Dec 08, 2015
November third-wettest, 10th-warmest on record in Illinois
Total statewide precipitation was two inches higher than average in November, coming in at 5.6 inches. (Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Last month was the third...
Dec 06, 2015
Normal-based Illinois National Guard brigade takes lead in Poland exercise
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges held a conference call with reporters from his base in Germany. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network GERMANY – That "two weeks ...
Dec 06, 2015
