Category Archives: State News
U of I Finance Professor explains Gov. Pritzker’s goal of advancing renewable energy at COP26
Don Fullerton, a professor of finance at the University of Illinois, explains "what's in it for Illinois" for Gov. JB Pritzker attending the climate conference in Scotland. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/...
Nov 11, 2021
Bloomington native Kinzinger considering run for higher office
Kinzinger is 43 and weighing his political future after announcing last week he's retiring from the House. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABC and CNNCHANNAHON – U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger says ...
Nov 05, 2021
Illinois’ economy took a small step back during October
The Flash index is a weighted average of consumer spending, corporate earnings, and personal income. The higher above 100, the greater the growth. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois)By Dave DahlSP...
Nov 04, 2021
Operation Purple Heart
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Veterans Day approaches, Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs hopes the talk at your household veers to any military se...
Nov 03, 2021
Illinois Housing Committee looks into homelessness across the state
Provider Neli Vazquez of A Safe Haven said the pandemic gives everyone a chance to learn. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As if there is a good time to be homeless, another...
Nov 02, 2021
Congressman Davis calling on employers to help employees with student loans
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois Congressman is looking to tackle the student loan crisis through a new student loan tax benefit f...
Nov 02, 2021
Gov. Pritzker heading to Europe
The governor's travels will include the climate summit in Scotland. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' looming leadership in clean energy is a story Gov Pritzker is eager to te...
Nov 02, 2021
Illinois congressional map headed to the governor’s desk
HB 1291 has passed the Senate, 41-18, and the House, 71-43, and awaits the governor's action. (Twitter/Mike Miletich)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The new congressional map is headed to the governor...
Oct 29, 2021
IMA looking to help fill open manufacturing jobs across the state
There is currently 800,000 manufacturing jobs open across the country. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) is looking to fill manu...
Oct 28, 2021
Springfield lawmakers argue over new congressional map for Illinois
There is no guarantee any map will get a vote today, the final day of the legislature's fall veto session. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The process of creating a n...
Oct 28, 2021
