Category Archives: State News
Rauner makes changes to medical marijuana laws
Gov. Bruce Rauner has used his veto authority to set a fine of up to $200 for possessing up to ten grams of marijuana. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICA...
Aug 17, 2015
Rauner scales back turnaround agenda
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he's asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills.Rauner didn't ...
Aug 14, 2015
Medical cannabis applications increase 40 percent since March
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – With medical cannabis supposedly two months away from being available in Illinois, more people are applying fo...
Aug 14, 2015
Durkin makes stunning accusations against democrats
Durkin thinks Democrats planned this budget mess. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/IRN SPRINGFIELD – Illinois didn’t shut down, and still hasn’t, even though lawmakers and the governor...
Aug 13, 2015
Schock continues fight to keep congressional records private
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaPEORIA – Former Congressman Aaron Schock is continuing his fight against federal prosecutors ...
Aug 13, 2015
Illinois House Democrats adopt ‘clean’ federal-funds bill
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Things can happen quickly when the powers that be want them to at the State Capitol. While debate was going on about a bill to...
Aug 13, 2015
Wise not getting bonus
Wise resigned following numerous allegations. (Photo courtesy news.illinois.edu) By WJBC Staff URBANA – The former chancellor for the University of Illinois will not be getting a bonus. Phyllis ...
Aug 12, 2015
Prices rise at the pump
A problem at a refinery in Indiana is affecting Illinois gas prices. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By John Gregory/IRNWHITING, IN – The partial shutdown of a major Midwest oil refinery means you'll be pay...
Aug 12, 2015
Rauner wants concessions if state picks up more pension costs for CPS
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – If the state is going to pick up more pension costs for Chicago teachers, Gov. Bruce Rauner is asking for some concessions o...
Aug 11, 2015
Committee chairman wants Rauner to amend original out-of-balance budget
State Rep. Greg Harris. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The parade of providers, professionals, and clients continues during the now weekly "committee of the ...
Aug 10, 2015
