Category Archives: State News
Former Gov. Walker dead at 92
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker has died at the age o...
Apr 29, 2015
Rauner defends ‘turnaround’ agenda to union leaders
Gov. Rauner thinks eliminating the prevailing wage law will help free up state money for infrastructure projects. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 29, 2015
Group again attempting to change legislative maps drawing
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois News Network CHICAGO – Groups who want to change how Illinois’ legislative districts are redrawn are beginning a new petition drive to amend...
Apr 28, 2015
Secretary of State pushing recommendations for DUI arrests
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The secretary of state in Illinois says there is more which can be done to make the state’s roads safer. He says an Advi...
Apr 28, 2015
Durbin, Kirk want Supreme Court to strike down gay marriage bans
U.S. Sens Dick Durbin (L) and Mark Kirk want same sex marriage bans to be ruled unconstitutional. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Illinois̵...
Apr 28, 2015
Treasurer’s audit shows lack of accountability, oversight
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs paid for an audit of the department after he took office. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For this state treasurer,...
Apr 28, 2015
Barickman hosts legislative tour of Pontiac prison
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By CYNTHIA GRAU/WJEZ PONTIAC – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) and State Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) hosted a special tour of Pontiac Correctional Center Monday...
Apr 27, 2015
U.S. Rep. Schakowsky proposing new federal tax rates
(Eric Stock/WJBC) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – An Illinois congressman plans to introduce a bill this week to raise federal income tax rates. It won't be on you, it'll be on ...
Apr 27, 2015
Illinois House wants to offer second chance for minor offenders
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy is the sponsor of a bill which would allow schools to hire people with minor criminal records of long ago. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRI...
Apr 27, 2015
Legislation to cut down on number of specialty license plates passes House
Legislation to reduce the amount of specialty license plates has passed the House. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Your favorite sports team. A charity ...
Apr 24, 2015
