Category Archives: State News
Budget meeting met expectations, failed others for BGA
The four legislative leaders met with Gov. Bruce Rauner this week to try and hammer out a budget. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Someone smart said if you expect n...
Dec 05, 2015
Illinois gas prices down statewide
(Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – This story might have you saying, "Tanks a lot."Gas prices have hit what could be a low point in Illinois. Discussing her age...
Dec 05, 2015
Agencies lobby to get LIHEAP funding restored
Members of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies lobbied in June to have LIHEAP funding restored. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies)By John Gre...
Dec 05, 2015
Smith’s pay still hot topic among state lawmakers
Tony Smith is not the only Illinois state superintendent who lawmakers think is overpaid. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – After a while, you get the id...
Dec 04, 2015
Presidential hopeful O’Malley touts immigration record during Chicago visit
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, a Democratic candidate for president, says he's optimistic about the prospects for comprehensive immigration reform because of the support for it among young vote...
Dec 04, 2015
House approves 5-year federal highway transportation bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis during a visit to Connect Transit in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiWASHINGTON – A five-year, $305-billion federal highway spending bill was overwhel...
Dec 03, 2015
Durbin calls for gun control after California mass shooting
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the victims of Wednesday’s mass shooting in California deserve action from lawmakers. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network WA...
Dec 03, 2015
Rauner still frustrated after budget meeting
Six months into a budget stare-down with the legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner is confident he’ll accomplish his goals. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network S...
Dec 03, 2015
Partial budget passes in the Illinois House
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local municipalities, domestic violence shelters, local 9-1-1 centers, and lottery winners are the intended recipients of almo...
Dec 02, 2015
Attorney General Madigan calls for federal investigation of Chicago police practices
Madigan said there are “serious questions about the historic, systemic use of unlawful and excessive force by Chicago police” that should be addressed by the federal department’s Civ...
Dec 02, 2015
