Category Archives: State News
New bill would let a state board set prescription costs
Stephani Becker, associate director of healthcare justice at the Shriver Center on Poverty Law(PHOTO: Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A state board would decide what the right price to pay fo...
Feb 26, 2020
Increased snow from cloud seeding, study featuring University of Illinois researcher finds
Cloud seeding has been going on for 60 years, said Bob Rauber, a professor of atmospheric science at the U of I. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Scientists, inc...
Feb 25, 2020
IDOR announces revenue figures for first month of recreational marijuana
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois on New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ governor is reacting to adult-use cannabis sales and the ...
Feb 25, 2020
Officials discuss automatic voter registration program
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke at the hearing Monday in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now it's time for the federal government to look into the problems with Illinoi...
Feb 24, 2020
Bill would give students mental health sick days
A new bill introduced to the legislature would extend allowable sick days for students at public schools to address mental health issues. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach...
Feb 24, 2020
Special Illinois House committee to meet Tuesday on challenge against appointed representative’s qualifications
State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (Photo ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – An appointed state lawmaker running in next month's primary could have her qualifications cha...
Feb 24, 2020
Health advocates want to limit prior authorization by insurance companies
Isabella McKenna has dealt with severe arthritis for much of her life. (PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Doctors and patients say they've had it with some paper-pusher at an insur...
Feb 24, 2020
Illinois House Republicans say governor’s proposed budget holds state ‘hostage’
Voters will decide on the progressive income tax in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Republicans said the governor’s proposed budget was based on...
Feb 20, 2020
Report: Illinoisans got 10 robocalls daily on average in January
While the options may not be perfect, Illinois residents have a number of solutions at the ready to help them with the now-staggering number of robocalls. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Feb 20, 2020
Pearson: Blagojevich can run for Congress
Rod Blagojevich spoke to reporters Wednesday in Chicago for the first time since he returned home from prison. (Photo ABC News) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Many are still in shock and wonder...
Feb 20, 2020
