Category Archives: State News
UI study: Baby needs consistency
Barbara Fiese, professor emeritus of family studies, University of Illinois, says establishing a bedtime routine and a consistent bedtime benefits children as young as three months old. (Photo courtes...
Jul 12, 2021
Asian-American history will now be part of the curriculum in Illinois schools
Gov. JB Pritzker signed the bill last week at Niles West High School in Skokie. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The timing of governor’s signing of a new law ...
Jul 12, 2021
Illinois State Fair is preparing for a re-start
The fair is Aug, 12-22. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Fair Manager Kevin Gordon was optimistic going into 2020, following the success of the last fair."We had a...
Jul 12, 2021
Child tax credit begins July 15
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (Photo courtesy: Dick Durbin/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The child tax credit which is part of the American Rescue Plan begins Thursday, July 15.The monthly total de...
Jul 09, 2021
Illinois Parks and Rec calling Saturday “Unplug Illinois” day
Heather Weishaar, spokeswoman for the Illinois Parks and Recreation Association, says people are coming back to park district programs. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Now t...
Jul 09, 2021
Manhunt underway as inmates escape Fulton County jail
You are asked to call the Fulton County Sheriff at 309-547-2277 or 911 if your vehicle is missing, or if you see the inmates. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC FULTON CO...
Jul 08, 2021
Gov. Pritzker warning the public about phishing emails
Gov. JB Pritzker is warning the public – don't get scammed by a phony e-mail looking for your personal information. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker ha...
Jul 07, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs comprehensive health care bill
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Tuesday signed what he said was a comprehensive health care bill."This legislation provides Medicaid co...
Jul 07, 2021
Members of Gamaliel network delivering food to local congress members to call attention to Citizenship Act of 2021
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Dunlap). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s advocacy with apple pie.Members of the Gamaliel network are delivering the all-American dish &#...
Jul 02, 2021
Illinois’ emergence from the pandemic continues
The Flash Index, compiled by University of Illinois economics professor Fred Giertz, rose from 105.3 to 106.0 over the past month. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Jul 02, 2021
