Category Archives: State News
Illinois’ lobbying reform task force misses deadline amid pandemic
For other issues, McChonchie said federal investigations are still ongoing, but he hopes lawmakers can retrain their focus on ethics and lobbying reforms when the pandemic subsides. (Photo courtesy: W...
Apr 01, 2020
Chicago author describes scene in Italy during COVID-19 pandemic
Roebuck says the lockdown is scheduled to be lifted April Third. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A Chicago author who logs many weeks a year in Italy says he's drawn the wro...
Mar 30, 2020
The findings of a recent study on prosperity in the U.S. are a mixed bag for Illinois
Illinois ranked 23rd overall on the prosperity index. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A recent study on prosperity in the United States has good news and bad ne...
Mar 30, 2020
Some consider ways to slowly return Illinois’ economy during COVID crisis
With a large section of Illinois' economy shut down in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, some are looking at what a slow return to normal operations could look like. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Mar 30, 2020
MCHD announces two new coronavirus cases, IDPH reports cases statewide now over 4,000
Gov. Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19 in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Health Department on Sunday announced two new cases of COVID-19, ...
Mar 29, 2020
IDPH reports first death of an infant with COVID-19, now 11 cases in McLean County
IDPH Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – State health officials on Saturday announced the first dea...
Mar 28, 2020
President Trump approves Gov. Pritzker’s request for disaster declaration
Gov. JB Pritzker lashed out at those who do not observe social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker brought what he considered good news to his daily...
Mar 26, 2020
Pritzker, nonprofit organizations launch Illinois COVID-19 response fund
More information about the initiative can be found here. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced the launch of the “Illinois COVID-19 Respons...
Mar 26, 2020
Lightfoot calls for Census postponement amid COVID-19 outbreak
Chicago Mayor Lightfoot said Monday in a news conference that federal officials need to consider moving the deadlines back until local organizations can properly ensure a full count. (Photo courtesy: ...
Mar 26, 2020
Illinois unemployment applications see record spike in first week of COVID-19 shutdowns
Illinoisans applied for unemployment benefits last week at a rate ten times higher than the week before. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Unemployment claims in ...
Mar 26, 2020
