Category Archives: Local News
Illinois OSHA identifies safety issues for public works departments
The Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently identified safety issues in public works departments in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
A state lawmaker has been wearing a wire for FBI since 2016
Multiple media reports say the informant is Waukegan Democrat Terry Link, but he denies it. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – One of the most striking de...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois lawmakers move forward with insulin cap amid questions about who pays and how much
State Senator Andy Manar said constituent have been rationing their insulin because it's too expensive, causing other health issues. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRNIGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
AAA reminding people about Halloween safety
AAA said the holiday is one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities each year.(Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Halloween may be a time to celebrate and eat...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois Senate President says not enough votes to pass bill to require fingerprints for FOID card
Hundreds of gun owners lobbied lawmakers Tuesday to oppose Senate Bill 1966, a bill to increase fees for FOID cards and require applicants to submit fingerprints. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illino...
Oct 30, 2019
Leaders from Illinois House, Senate take different approaches on lawmakers under indictment
Lawmakers at the capitol are taking different approaches on how to handle one or their own when they are arrested or face federal corruption indictments. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio ...
Oct 30, 2019
Books To Benefit gearing up for book sale
The organization will put on the book sale Nov. 7-10. (Photo Books To Benefit/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local organization is getting ready for a used book sale to promote literacy....
Oct 29, 2019
Task force confident report to lower property taxes will be delivered by year’s end
The task force is set to deliver a report to the governor by the end of the year with recommendations on how to lower the state's property tax burden. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Oct 29, 2019
President Donald Trump slams Illinois’ sanctuary status, issues executive order to study crime
The President said the commission will study key issues facing law enforcement and identify ways to combat gun violence. (Photo courtesy CBS News)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – President...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois poised to be second state to allow endorsement deals for college athletes
Pritzker says student-athletes are making schools billions of dollars but cannot be paid. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could become the...
Oct 29, 2019
