Category Archives: State News
Medical marijuana advocate to negotiate with Rauner on extension
State Rep. Lou Lang said he won’t try to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an extension to the state’s medical marijuana program.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Ra...
Sep 04, 2015
Drones displayed at Farm Progress Show
Ag Eagle displayed its drones at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur. (Photo courtesy Facebook AgEagle Ariel Systems)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkDECATUR – With the big combine and grain bin...
Sep 04, 2015
Durbin backs Iran deal
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says 35 senators will support the Iran nuclear deal. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By IRN/John GregoryDemocrats in the U.S. Senate have enough votes to uphold a p...
Sep 03, 2015
Illinois House overrides heroin bill veto
State Rep. Lou Lang sponsored a heroin treatment bill which Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – What was touted as landmark,...
Sep 03, 2015
Moment of silence on Illinois House floor for ‘GI Joe’
State Rep. John Anthony said it’s time to stand with police and push a new message that values all lives. (Photo by www.ilga.gov) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Members of the Illi...
Sep 03, 2015
Arbitration veto override fails by 3 votes
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said the arbitration bill which failed to get a veto override was intended to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from shutting down the government. (WJBC file photo) By D...
Sep 03, 2015
3rd grade student argues in favor of keeping Illinois State Museum open
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The latest volley to try to save the Illinois State Museum from closure came from a third-grader from Pekin."To the people who t...
Sep 02, 2015
State lawmakers look to change qualifications for child care aid
(WJBC file photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers are proposing a change to the qualifications for state child care assistance, while at the same time eliminating ...
Sep 02, 2015
Caregivers hold class in Illinois Capitol rotunda ahead of arbitration vote
Members of the SEUI held a childcare class at the Illinois Capitol rotunda on Tuesday to urge Illinois House lawmakers to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of Senate Bill 1229. (Photo by Will Stevenso...
Sep 02, 2015
Report: Quinn didn’t steal anything
Former Gov. Pat Quinn’s administration has been questioned about some missing sketches of fallen Illinois service members.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Pat Quinn) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD...
Sep 02, 2015
