Category Archives: State News
Illinois Corn Growers Director worried about seed and fertilizer inflation for 2022 crop
Illinois Corn Growers Executive Director Rodney Weinzierl spoke with WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – As the harvest season rapidly approaches, ...
Sep 08, 2021
A new plan to phase out fossil fuels could come out of the Illinois House session
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A plan to phase out fossil fuels, promote renewable energy, and create jobs could...
Sep 07, 2021
New state law requires health insurance companies to cover more cancer screenings
The new state laws take effect in January. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Two new state laws require health insurers to cover more cancer screenings.The American Cancer...
Sep 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker “very concerned” about new abortion law in Texas
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s deeply concerned about the abortion law passed in Texas. Texas now has one of the most res...
Sep 02, 2021
Illinois House lawmakers looking to address college student mental health needs like therapy dogs
Illinois State University’s therapy dog, Sage, started her “Junior” year with the university in 2021. (Photo courtesy: Illinois State University)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois lawmakers sending a revised debated legislative district map to Gov. Pritzker
Democrats say dozens of public hears were held on redistricting and that the maps reflect the unique diversity of the state.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmake...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois Senate passes massive clean energy bill
The Illinois Senate passed the bill on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate passed a massive clean energy bill early Wednesday morning.The measure...
Sep 01, 2021
Congresswoman Bustos introduces new bill to lower vehicle emissions
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – An Illinois congresswoman is looking to improve air quality around the state and increase the demand for biofuel...
Sep 01, 2021
Illinois Department of Revenue: Parents can claim back-to-school expenses
Expenses that qualify include tuition, books and lab fees. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue is reminding parents that they may be able...
Aug 31, 2021
Statewide indoor mask mandate now in effect
The new indoor mask mandate is now in effect, and includes stores, restaurants, gyms and any other indoor public spaces. (WJBC file photoBy IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Heading to the store? Make sure...
Aug 30, 2021
