Category Archives: State News
lllinois to study pilot program which taxes miles driven
Illinois plans to study a pilot program in Oregon in which some drivers have volunteered to pay taxes based on miles driven as opposed to a gas tax. (Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Ra...
Jun 15, 2015
Rauner won’t say which bills he might sign
Gov. Bruce Rauner has criticized a bill which would limit the governor’s ability to negotiate union contracts. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jun 15, 2015
College affordability focus of Senate commitee next week
The Illinois Senate will hold a Committee of the Whole hearing on college affordability next week. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With only a few weeks left until an end ...
Jun 13, 2015
New Illinois National Guard leader not impacted by state budget stalemate
Adjutant Gen. Richard Hayes, of the Illinois National Guard recently joined the guard full-time after a 27-year career in the private sector. (Photo courtsey Facebook/Richard Hayes)By Dave Dahl/Illino...
Jun 13, 2015
Rauner freezes $420 million as budget stalemate continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued another spending freeze as the budget deadlock continues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner)By John GregoryCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner insists a partial...
Jun 13, 2015
Study: State employees paid less than private sector in Illinois
A new study says salaries for state workers are less than those in the private sector. (Photo by tax credits/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Salaries for state workers are...
Jun 12, 2015
Kirk apologizes for comment caught on live microphone
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk is taking heat after he was overheard making a controversial comment about one of his colleagues. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By Farm Week NowWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ma...
Jun 12, 2015
Illinois AFL-CIO president slams Rauner
Illinois AFL-CIO president Michael Carrigan said Gov. Bruce Rauner is acting more like a candidate than a governor. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 11, 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau concerned with state budget battle
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Bills which may help farmers are awaiting the governor's signature, but the unsettled state budget battle worries the st...
Jun 11, 2015
US Rep Foster has role in nuclear talks with Iran
U.S. Rep. Bill Foster is playing a special role in the negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bill Foster) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network NAPERVILLE – T...
Jun 11, 2015
