Category Archives: State News
Women in need benefited from the work of senators from around the state by getting free toiletries
Some Illinois state senators, all women, have organized drives around the state to give away personal care products. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Underprivileged w...
Jun 24, 2021
Businesses facing labor shortage due to extra unemployment benefits
Bob Bruno, a labor and employment relations professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You have probably hear...
Jun 23, 2021
DCFS enhances training and resources to support LGBTQI+ youth
LGBTQI + stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer / Questioning, Intersex, and more. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – During this Pride Month, Illinois' child welfare ag...
Jun 23, 2021
TRIP report reports Illinois third in the nation of poor to structurally deficient bridges
A national study of highway miles says eight percent of Illinois interstate bridges in poor condition – or worse. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/FIle) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you're having a ...
Jun 22, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces state government offices closed Friday for new federal Juneteenth holiday
On Wednesday, Gov. Pritzker signed Illinois' law to make Juneteenth a state holiday at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, in the shadow of the Emancipation Proclamation. (Facebook/Go...
Jun 17, 2021
Governor announces new COVID-19 vaccine lottery
Starting in July, there will be state and regional drawings. Winners will be notified by the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff and IIS Radio SPRINGFIEL...
Jun 17, 2021
IDPH reports first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus
Last year, 26 counties in Illinois reported a West Nile virus positive mosquito batch, bird and/or human case. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Pub...
Jun 16, 2021
Gov. Pritzker signs legislation making Juneteenth an official state holiday
Illinois will recognize Juneteenth throughout the state, lowering all flags covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act to half-staff on Saturday, June 19. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker) By WJBC Staff SPRIN...
Jun 16, 2021
ISU, Bradley professors on what to expect out of Biden-Putin meeting
The President’s are supposed to meet on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCNORMAL – President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s meet...
Jun 15, 2021
Sen. Durbin calling for an investigation into Trump-era DOJ
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: CNN)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is calling for an investigation in Congress and the Department of Justice Inspector General ...
Jun 15, 2021
