Category Archives: Politics
Illinois lawmakers hear about state’s fight against opioid abuse
The Illinois Senate committee on opioid crisis abatement spoke with state departments Thursday afternoon about ongoing efforts to reduce the number of opioid-related overdoses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Jan 17, 2020
Illinois’ congressional delegation mixed on cannabis legalization
In the first 12 days of sales, Illinois state officials said there was nearly $20 million in marijuana products sold. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With Illin...
Jan 17, 2020
Study: Illinois report card includes some good and some bad
The university says she used a scientific methodology to measure states' production against costs and headcount. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The report card for Illinois is...
Jan 16, 2020
Pritzker, lawmakers look to end cash bail, mandatory minimums and expand deferred prosecution
Pritzker said such moves will help reduce the state's prison and jail population, but he said they'll take the time to ensure public safety and to get all stakeholders on the same page. (Photo courtes...
Jan 16, 2020
Abraham Lincoln Libary and Museum: ‘the past is the past’ when looking at 2020
The board will hire an executive search firm. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "There were some bumps in the road in the past, but the past is the past.”That could be t...
Jan 16, 2020
Illinois lawmaker files bill to end automatic pay raises for legislators
Starting pay for Illinois lawmakers is just under $70,000 after the latest raises took effect, not counting stipends for leadership positions or per diem pay. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Ra...
Jan 16, 2020
Illinois commission on lobbyists hears concerns about lack of uniform standards, shadow lobbying, loopholes
The commission is set to provide recommendations in March. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois state lawmakers heard about lobbying regulations, the lack ther...
Jan 16, 2020
Illinois lawmakers propose to pay for first two years of college for state residents
State Rep. Will Guzzardi filed similar legislation in 2019. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Another measure has been filed to create a taxpayer-funded program to...
Jan 16, 2020
LaHood attends signing of ‘Phase One’ trade deal with China
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) and U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.) (right) attended the signing Wednesday in Washington D.C. (Twitter/Drew Ferguson) By Neil Doyle and CNN WASHINGTON – ...
Jan 15, 2020
More bills surface to stop Illinois’ ‘revolving door’ from lawmaker to lobbyist
Lawmakers have filed more bills to stop Illinois' "revolving door" of lawmakers becoming lobbyists as soon as they leave office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jan 15, 2020
