Category Archives: State News
GOP MC targets Speaker Pelosi and Gov. Pritzker in Republican rally speech at Illinois State Fair
Don Tracy, chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, is aware the GOP has not moved significantly from the "old white man" stereotype. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Aug 20, 2021
Republicans hold a rally at the Illinois State Fair
Political newcomer Gary Rabine, a Chicago area businessman, says Illinois politics need fundamental change. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Three Republicans have dec...
Aug 19, 2021
Illinois’ two U.S. Senators share their views on the Taliban in Afghanistan
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth appeared in Peoria and Springfield on the eve of Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Aug 18, 2021
New bill makes penicillin official state microbe
The canteloupe, displayed by State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A moldy cantaloupe made an appearance at a bill-signing Tuesday in Spri...
Aug 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs package of bills to fight against Alzheimer’s disease
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is trying to strengthen its fight against Alzheimer’s disease, as part of a package of bills...
Aug 16, 2021
Governor signs new laws to help protect the physical and mental health of first responders
Gov. Pritzker signed the package of bills on Thursday in Springfield. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker signed a package of new laws Thursday to help prote...
Aug 13, 2021
U.S. Rep. Davis says he’s “disappointed” to no longer serve on Jan. 6 investigation commission
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois lawmaker is “disappointed” his no longer on the January 6th commission to investigate ...
Aug 12, 2021
IDPH launches online ‘Vax Verify’ system
Vax Verify can be accessed at idphportal.illinois.gov. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is launching a new immunization portal, Vax Veri...
Aug 12, 2021
2021 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow
Illinois Department of Agriculture director Jerry Costello II said it’s not just sculptor Sarah Pratt, but some 117,000 dairymen and -women of Illinois to bolster this industry. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)...
Aug 12, 2021
New law expands access to FMLA for educational support staff
The law takes effect Jan. 1. (Facebook/Governor JB Pritzker) By IIS Radio CHICAGO – A new state law makes it easier for educational support staff to take time off under the Family and Medical Le...
Aug 11, 2021
