Category Archives: State News
A weekend in review for the Illinois Capitol
Redfield says the only dispute over the budget was really over the $1.8 billion tax relief plan. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlNow that political Illinois has caught up on its sleep, it's time to evalu...
Apr 11, 2022
Illinois General Assembly pulled an all nighter to get the budget together
House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some things about the last day of session were new – adjourning in April, not May, for one. Not ne...
Apr 11, 2022
Illinois Republicans react to budget plan
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once Gov. Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside), and Senate President Don Harmon (D-...
Apr 08, 2022
Governor announces budget deal which will face a vote Friday
Joining Pritzker at the news conference - called with fifteen minutes' notice - were Senate President Don Harmon (pictured, left) (D-Oak Park) and House Speaker Chris Welch (pictured, right) (D-Hillsi...
Apr 08, 2022
Final week of spring session in Springfield continues to be a crime story
A top state senator – who was carjacked a few months ago – does not want anyone to repeat her experience. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The back-and-forth over crime con...
Apr 07, 2022
You won’t believe how much money the state is pouring into the Illinois State Armory
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long you've been in Springfield, it's either a beloved mem...
Apr 06, 2022
At a gun rally, State Rep. calls the nation a disaster at the federal and state levels
Dozens of people gathered at the state capitol on Wednesday for the rally. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A rainy day in Springfield cleared up enough for a pleasant...
Apr 06, 2022
First version of a state budget
Illinois House Democrats are the first to introduce a proposed budget. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Pretty soon, with a few days to go, it'll be crunch time at the Capitol.Illinois ...
Apr 06, 2022
Social media postings of a Springfield police officer have gotten the attention of Illinois lawmakers
Officer Aaron Nichols resigned Tuesday, rather than sit for an interview with the Springfield Police Department's internal affairs division. It's alleged that – behind screen names – he sp...
Apr 06, 2022
State Senate committee gets an update on the nursing shortage
Senators also heard about nursing schools which claim there's no money to offer higher salaries. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When senators convened a hearing into the nursin...
Apr 05, 2022
