Category Archives: State News
Illinois officials promote student financial aid for undocumented, transgender students
Information about the RISE Act, application forms and available financial aid can be found at the Illinois Student Assistance Commission website, at ISAC dot org. (Photo courtersy: WJBC/File)By Illino...
Jan 07, 2020
Some cannabis dispensaries pause recreational sales amid product shortages, wait times at other stores decline
Several cannabis dispensaries in Illinois halted recreational sales Monday, but more product is on the way. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – There wasn't ...
Jan 07, 2020
Illinois hires military liaison to help address high unemployment among spouses
Some branches of the Armed Forces will reimburse military spouses for some of the cost of obtaining certification after they relocate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Securi...
Jan 06, 2020
Illinois lost more than $12 billion in income in 2 years: Analysis of IRS migration data
Binney also said he had several peers from central Illinois leave the last year and the year before whose families are thriving. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 06, 2020
Illinois’ rural areas would lose representation in congress if population loss continues
For farmers, Sangamon County Farm Bureau President Phil Sidles said they can't just pick up their land and move it out of state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 06, 2020
Illinoisans pay more in cell phone taxes than residents anywhere else in U.S.
Boesen says cell taxes are inherently regressive because many low-income and rural residents rely on their cell phones as their only means of internet connectivity. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illin...
Jan 06, 2020
Illinois’ population loss more than 51,000 in 2019, most in past decade
When it comes to Illinoisans moving out of the state, there were nearly 105,000 people lost. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lost nearly 105,00...
Dec 31, 2019
Recreational cannabis days away, questions remain for Illinois gun owners
An inquiry with the Department of Justice was not immediately returned. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois' recreational cannabis law goes into effec...
Dec 30, 2019
Wealth manager says Illinoisans should evaluate real estate investments heading into new year
Illinois has lost population every year for the past five years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With the end of year upon us, a wealth manager says it's a good...
Dec 30, 2019
New laws in Illinois could affect 1 in 5 insurance plans
State Rep. Tom Demmer said when the state passes such laws, it affects about 20 percent of the plans the state has the authority to regulate.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Dec 30, 2019
