In an effort to compete with record low unemployment, the U.S. Census is offering higher wages than it has ever offered.… MORE
Category Archives: State News
Epidemic in China could hit farmers in Illinois
The trade dispute with China, a disease that halved its hog herd, and thus the demand for U.S. grains to feed them, and robust competition from South America all have had Illinois soybean farmers dealing with a reduction in demand.… MORE
Analysis details how Illinois Republicans lost ground in Illinois
An analysis of election data over the last decade highlights where Illinois’ Republican Party lost the competitive swing of Illinois’ electoral fight with Democrats. … MORE
Pritzker says budget proposal will include $225 million in savings
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Friday that his budget proposal will include $225 million in savings along with the potential for $750 million more in taxpayer savings in three years. The current fiscal year ends June 30. At $40 billion in state funds, the fiscal year 2020 spending plan was the…… MORE
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to animal protection laws
A national organization says Illinois is the best state in the country when it comes to
animal protection laws.… MORE
NBA players support Illinois bill to allow college athletes to profit from sponsorships
Illinois state lawmakers were joined by some high-profile helpers to try to get a measure allowing college student-athletes to get paid endorsement deals across the finish line.… MORE
Illinois bill would mandate allergic reaction training in schools, daycares
A new proposal in Springfield would create a uniform standard to prepare schools and daycare facilities for handling severe allergic reactions. … MORE
Illinois State Police calls for gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for FOID card
Illinois State Police officials said Thursday that they’ve stepped up enforcement efforts in the past year to get guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them after a deadly workplace shooting, but they need more resources to do the job. … MORE
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
A group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and several advocacy groups is turning up the pressure on the Illinois Legislature to pass an amendment to allow voters to change how legislative districts are drawn in Illinois.… MORE
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Lawyers representing dozens of cancer patients and their families have claimed the company they accuse of releasing a cancer-causing chemical has been raiding its coffers to minimize any potential payout, but the company denied the assertions.… MORE
Blogs
Reactions to the “A Community in Conflict” exhibit
By Mike Matejka Every community has its home-town pride; Bloomington-Normal is proud to claim Steak n’ Shake and MASH TV star McLean Stevenson. We’ve also had a moment of contention and conflict. Sometimes these are uplifting stories of human progress. At other times, they cause us to shake our heads and wonder why. The McLean…
WJBC Voices: Let’s build the Normal underpass
With winter upon us, consider what it takes to catch a northbound train at Amtrak’s Normal Uptown Station.
WJBC Voices: The irreplaceable gift
Periodically, and always at unexpected times, I get real insights from my son, Kyle, who lives in the Denver area.
WJBC Voices: Let’s have a fair but thorough investigation
In our hardened political atmosphere, rising above a defensive (or offensive) reaction, is going to take great skill.