Category Archives: State News
Critics slam Rauner’s proposed rule changes for public aid
Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed changes to the appeals process for those who are denied public assistance.(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – There is no shortage o...
Aug 28, 2015
New Illinois law protects students’ social media passwords
State Rep. Mike Fortner has sponsored a measure to keep schools from taking students’ social media passwords.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A controve...
Aug 28, 2015
School discipline policies revamped in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a bill that updates the state's school disciplinary policies. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Beginning next school yea...
Aug 28, 2015
Lame duck bill now law
Bill inspired by an action from former Governor Pat Quinn. (Flick/Chris Eaves)By IRN/Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You could call it "Lou’s Law." Inspired by a $160,000-a-year appointment outgoi...
Aug 27, 2015
Veto override possible on police pension bill
Police pension bill has been vetoed.(WJBC file photo)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Everybody’s for police officers and fire fighters. Aren’t they? Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he is fo...
Aug 27, 2015
Attorneys asking state to fulfill order to pay for developmentally disabled services
(Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Attorneys asking the state to comply with an order to pay for services for the developmentally disab...
Aug 26, 2015
Business, EPA unite to back new air permit regs in Illinois
State Sen. Sue Rezin newly signed legislation should make the air permitting process go faster. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – It's not often that...
Aug 26, 2015
Local officials plead for their share of motor fuel tax money
State Rep. Ron Sandack said he wanted to hear from IDOT officials regarding motor fuel tax funds. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Road repairs ̵...
Aug 26, 2015
Lang slams Rauner for amending heroin bill
Rauner is being criticized for how he handled a heroin bill. (Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube) By IRN/Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The havoc heroin and other hard drugs wage costs more than a c...
Aug 25, 2015
Gas prices headed down in Central Illinois
A problem at a refinery in Indiana has been fixed. (Flickr/Mike Mozart) By IRN/Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – One analyst says gas prices are likely to go back down in a big way now that a refiner...
Aug 25, 2015
