Category Archives: State News
Illinois Works program aims to help address construction labor shortage
The average Illinois construction worker is now 50 years old. That's creating labor issues in the field for contractors and labor unions alike. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Jan 27, 2020
Springfield City Council first in Illinois to approve cannabis consumption lounge
Some aldermen said the move was needed because of the area hotels. Alderwoman Doris Turner said it will also be good for adults who can't consume it in a rental property or public housing. (Photo cour...
Jan 24, 2020
New law excuses Illinois High school students to go vote up to two hours away
The school does have the ability to determine when the student may vote. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – May I be excused? I have to go vote. That's now the law in Illinois sch...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois business leader: ‘right to work’ may sputter out
The union's effort comes a little more than a year after Gov. Bruce Rauner, who wanted to diminish labor's influence, left office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An Illinoi...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois Republicans want state’s automatic voter registration program suspended while Gov. Pritzker pushes for hearing
The Secretary of State's office says the issue has been fixed and regrets the computer error. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans want to suspe...
Jan 23, 2020
State task force to release report on ways to help children with incarcerated parents
Community organizations have proven to be one of the most valuable resources for children with incarcerated parents. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois stat...
Jan 21, 2020
Report says federal tax reform could pressure local governments to hold the line on taxes
Lawmakers at the state and federal level who represent states set to be the hardest hit from this issue have attempted a number of workarounds and filed legislation to undo the cap. (Photo courtesy: W...
Jan 21, 2020
New Illinois Senate President makes progressive income tax top priority
Rock Island Republican state Sen. Neil Anderson said ethics reforms are crucial. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ new Senate President said the p...
Jan 21, 2020
MLK presenter: ‘There is still a lot of divide’
Springfield actor/director Reggie Guyton spoke about divide during MLK speech. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A now-annual presentation of "I Have a Dream" means a lot...
Jan 20, 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
