Category Archives: State News
Pawn shop legislation makes gun trafficking more difficult
The law says pawn brokers can’t take in or buy items where the serial number or other identifying marks have been removed, altered, or destroyed. (WJBC File Photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio...
Jul 30, 2015
Rauner signs crowdfunding measure
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed a new crowdfunding measure into law. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A measure allowing for small investments in small bu...
Jul 30, 2015
Rauner, AFSCME agree to two-month extension
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a bill that would have blocked public-employee strikes and management lockouts.(Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – T...
Jul 30, 2015
State representatives battle over pension stipends
Springfield was the sight of a debate over pension stipends on Tuesday. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Depending on your view, lawmakers are either diligentl...
Jul 29, 2015
One Illinois lawmaker said ‘yes’ to pay hike
State Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) was the only lawmaker to vote for a cost-of-living increase. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One red light stood ...
Jul 29, 2015
House lawmakers vote against COLA increase for themselves
Lawmakers in the House voted against their own cost-of-living adjustment for the current fiscal year. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The "cut lawmaker pay" b...
Jul 28, 2015
New Illinois law requires background checks for student teachers
Student teachers in Illinois are now required to undergo a background check before they can enter the classroom. (Photo courtesy U.S. Department of Education/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Networ...
Jul 28, 2015
Many Illinois crops remain flooded
Heavy rains have flooded Illinois crops this year. (Photo by Shane McGraw/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The rain let up, but it’s too late to save some of Illin...
Jul 28, 2015
Reform panel seeks to reduce Illinois prison population
Illinois’ Commission on Criminal Justice and Sentencing Reform held a meeting in Chicago on Monday. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – If reducing...
Jul 28, 2015
Davis says Obama can do more to control gun violence
Congressman Rodney Davis thinks mental illness goes unnoticed in wake of gun violence. (WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said more foc...
Jul 27, 2015
