Category Archives: State News
Durbin not surprised by troop extension in Afghanistan
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Afghan troops have taken the lead in combat against the Taliban – but he concedes it would be too soon to pull troops out of Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick...
Oct 16, 2015
Illinois Lottery to suspend payments to winners of more than $600
The Illinois Lottery will suspend payments to people who win more than $600. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Lottery has...
Oct 15, 2015
Hastert to plead guilty in hush money case
Dennis Hastert will reportedly plead guilty in his hush money case. (Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO – Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert will plead guilty in his hush money ca...
Oct 15, 2015
Illinois considers automatic voter registration
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure to implement automatic voter registration. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – There appears to be little ...
Oct 15, 2015
Edgar to Rauner: Passing a budget should be first priority
Former Gov. Jim Edgar speaks to political science students at the University of Illinois-Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – ...
Oct 15, 2015
Bow hunting season is underway
Hunters delighted with deer in the state. (Flickr/basecampbaker) By IRN/John Gregory SPRINGFIELD – Deer season, for those who hunt with a bow and arrow, is in full swing. The Illinois Department...
Oct 14, 2015
Payment to state retirement system will be skipped
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger speaks to reporters in Chicago. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By IRN/John Gregory CHICAGO – Delaying a pension payment is the short-term solution offer...
Oct 14, 2015
Poll finds support for Rauner ‘Turnaround Agenda’
Gov. Bruce Rauner has been pushing for local control of collective bargaining issues tied to a property tax freeze. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A re...
Oct 14, 2015
Weather aids Illinois corn, soybean harvest
Illinois corn and soybean harvests are 71 percent complete. (Photo by Carrie Muehling/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The weather was nearly perfect for harvesting corn and...
Oct 14, 2015
Rauner wants to sell Thompson Center
Gov. Bruce Rauner discusses his plan to auction the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The state...
Oct 14, 2015
