Category Archives: State News
Gov. Pritzker tours tornado-ravaged Metro East
Gov. Pritzker (black jacket) met with officials on Monday to tour tornado damage in the Metro-East. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker, in anothe...
Dec 13, 2021
State Sen. Bailey announces running mate
Stephanie Trussell, newly announced running mate for gubernatorial candidate State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), advocates zero-based budgeting. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIE...
Dec 13, 2021
Capitol building in Springfield undergoing significant renovations
Andrea Aggertt, architect of the Capitol, says a raft of fire-code, life-safety, and accessibility upgrades will be made to the north wing starting next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl ...
Dec 10, 2021
Deer numbers down from 2021 firearm deer harvest
According to a recent report, deer harvest during the 2021 firearm season is down. (Photo courtesy: IDNR) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Deer numbers from the 2021 firearm deer harvest in Illinois a...
Dec 10, 2021
Sen. Durbin: American Rescue Plan paying dividends in the public health sector
Sen. Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor earlier this week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ Senior Senator says historic investments made under Preside...
Dec 09, 2021
Congressman Davis touting a victory in National Defense spending bill vote
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of the vote, a central Illinois Republican is touting a victory in the National Defense Authorizati...
Dec 08, 2021
State launches new $42 million water assistance program
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Acting Director Sylvia Garcia says to qualify, applicants need to be making 200 percent of the poverty level or less. (WJBC file photo)By IIS R...
Dec 08, 2021
State lawmaker introduces “Freedom Act”
State Rep. Adam Niemerg says this kind of bill doesn't usually go far in Springfield, but he is counting on "every single patriot in Illinois" to pressure supermajority Democrats. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By D...
Dec 08, 2021
Pritzker: No plans for a private sector vaccine mandate like in NYC
Gov. JB Pritzker was asked if that's something we could see in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioWESTMONT – Gov. JB Pritzker says he's not planning to institute a new COVID-19 vaccine manda...
Dec 08, 2021
Governor speaks at tourism and travel convention
Gov. Pritzker spoke in Chicago Monday night during the Illinois Governor's Conference on Travel and Tourism. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By IIS RadioCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker is thanking stat...
Dec 07, 2021
