Category Archives: State News
The interim lead for the Illinois census talks about obstacles during the pandemic
It has been a struggle for those involved with the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, wh...
Apr 17, 2020
Budget analysts give options for perilous Illinois budget, expect deep cuts
Illinois' 2021 budget could be more than $7 billion in the red, according to new estimates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budgetary experts say Illinois is in...
Apr 17, 2020
Illinois suffers worst day for coronavirus deaths
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is in a coronavirus compact with other Midwest states, but that doesn't mean they ...
Apr 16, 2020
141,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week in Illinois
Although fewer Illinoisans filed for unemployment last week, the numbers continue to be staggering. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Fewer Illinoisans filed for ...
Apr 16, 2020
DCFS suspends some foster care visits, parents turn to technology to stay connected
Parents of children in foster have turned to technology to stay in touch with their children after DCFS suspended some in-person visits to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By ...
Apr 16, 2020
Retail group says patchwork state, local rules causing confusion for Illinoisans
The governor's order lasts through April 30. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The state's retail association wants municipalities across the state to get on the ...
Apr 16, 2020
Public health officials survey COVID-19 cases, track recovery rates
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,222 new coronavirus cases with 74 additional deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Officials urge cautious optimism as Illinois’ hospital occupancy rates appear to have leveled in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday the number of days it takes for the state's number of positive cases to double is increasing, and that's a good thing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Apr 15, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Illinois now over 23,000
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Gov. JB Pritzker held his big news conference Tuesday, he even bragged a little.Corona...
Apr 14, 2020
State health officials address racial disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the stories the coronavirus pandemic is carrying with it – the disproportionate ...
Apr 10, 2020
