Category Archives: State News
Sen. Brady: Democrats concerned about primary elections
State Sen. Bill Brady (left) believed the upcoming elections could be a reason Democrats won’t talk about spending cuts right now. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – T...
Sep 21, 2015
Effort underway to restore child care assistance
Many want lawmakers to restore child care funding. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – The Service Employees International Union is spearheading an effort to try to restore fun...
Sep 21, 2015
Federal legislation would provide grants for police body cams
(Flickr/davidsonscott15) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – An Illinois congressman wants to offer federal grants for getting police officers outfitted with body cameras. U.S. Rep....
Sep 21, 2015
Durbin: Congress ‘excited’ for papal visit
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Washington is excited for Pope Francis’ visit. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – Pope Francis will addres...
Sep 21, 2015
New state superintendent outlines goals for upcoming school year
Illinois State Board of Education superintendent Tony Smith outlined his goals for the school year on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois St...
Sep 20, 2015
Jackson has completed his sentence
Jesse Jackson Jr. has completed his sentence. (Photo courtesy congress.gov) By IRN/Dave Dahl CHICAGO – Former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., (D-Chicago) has returned to polite society. His federa...
Sep 18, 2015
Lawyer argues against retooling Illinois’ legislative map drawing process
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A lawyer who has worked for House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Democratic Party dominates a panel discussion on ...
Sep 18, 2015
Jobless rate down as Illinoisans leave workforce
Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Th...
Sep 18, 2015
Candidates apply for Illinois’ auditor general position
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is one of several candidates to become Illinois’ next auditor general.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 17, 2015
Group alleges Kirk accepted free decorating services
U.S. Mark Kirk is the target of allegations by the American Democracy Legal Fund. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill....
Sep 17, 2015
