Category Archives: State News
Rauner agrees with Supreme Court pension ruling
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he agrees with the Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling striking down the state's 2013 pension restructuring law. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio ...
May 09, 2015
Illinois Supreme Court: Pension reform unconstitutional
(WJBC file photo) By RFD News Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that pension reforms passed by lawmakers in 2013 are unconstitutional. In the unanimous decision Friday t...
May 08, 2015
Kirk wanted Israel recognition in Iran nuclear deal
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk was among the 98 senators who supported a bill allowing Congress to review the final Iran nuclear deal. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHI...
May 08, 2015
Madigan to call for right-to-work vote
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has called for a vote next week on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s right to work proposal. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As s...
May 08, 2015
Fallen police officers honored in Springfield
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Oak Forest police officer James Morrissy left behind a legacy – a "blueprint" for how the job should be ...
May 07, 2015
GOP angered by House Democrats’ push to nix Rauner cuts
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A sham, a...
May 07, 2015
Anti-abortion advocates oppose changes to health care conscience law
State Rep. Ron Sandack says there's no need for legislation which would amend the state's Health Care Right of Conscience Act. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
May 07, 2015
Medical marijuana patients rising
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Medical marijuana patients are increasing in Illinois.The state added 300 new people to the list in April, bringing the total t...
May 06, 2015
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ his turnaround agenda will pass on time
Gov. Governor Rauner says calling a special session of the legislature isn't on his mind yet, as he believes the budget and his so-called "turnaround agenda" can be passed by the General Assembly's sc...
May 06, 2015
Voices for Illinois Children calls for tax hike to aid social services
Voices for Illinois Children is calling on lawmakers to raise taxes rather than making cuts to balance its budget.(WJBC file photo) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – An organizati...
May 06, 2015
