Category Archives: Politics
Welcome to Phase III: Outdoor dining is now available among many other things
llinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (pictured) welcomed Illinoisans Friday to Phase Three of the state's Restore Illinois program. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dah...
May 29, 2020
U of I expert says COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Illinois’ economy is unique
Protesting and second-guessing the governor have been part of the story as Illinois tries to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – The pande...
May 29, 2020
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that
Illinois comptroller says no raises for lawmakers, but legal challenges could change that. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza s...
May 28, 2020
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
McLean County health administrator cautions against speedier reopening
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight (center). (Blake Haas/WJBC) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – The head of the McLean County Health Department believes the county govern...
May 28, 2020
Gov. Pritzker host third downstate Coronavirus briefing in east St. Louis
Gov. Pritzker visited downstate Illinois on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – East St Louis is the third Downstate community to host the governorR...
May 27, 2020
Top state leaders in Morgan County to inspect flood preparations
Alicia Tate-Nadeau. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Top state leaders were in the Morgan County village of Meredosia Wednesday morning to inspect flood preparations. ...
May 27, 2020
Trump warns of potential for ‘tremendous fraud’ as states expand vote by mail
President Trump said, without providing details, that he is looking at withholding federal funds from states that expand mail-in balloting. (Facebook/The White House) By Illinois Radio Network ...
May 27, 2020
State Rep. Skillicorn says problems with IDES during pandemic are enough to throw Gov. Pritzker out of office
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problems with the state’s Department of Employment Security during the pandemic are en...
May 26, 2020
Hospitals in Illinois to get $75 million pandemic lifeline
Illinois has asked the federal government to approve a separate plan that will add nearly $250 million to Illinois' Hospital Assessment Program. (Photo courtesy: Advocate BroMenn Medical Center/Facebo...
May 26, 2020
