Category Archives: State News
McLean County suit eyes damages from key players in opioid epidemic
A McLean County lawsuit says opioid abuse is the “worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.” (Flickr photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County government...
Aug 28, 2019
Attendance up at Illinois State Fair
Preliminary numbers show around 509,000 people visited the fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Before the Illinois State Fair began, returni...
Aug 23, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRI...
Aug 22, 2019
Polling places headed to Cook County Jail
People detained pre-trial each year won't miss out on the opportunity to have their voices heard according to Governor Pritzker. (PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some jail inmates ...
Aug 22, 2019
McLean County Libertarian seeks state leadership post
McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess. (Steve Suess photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess announced Wednesday evening h...
Aug 21, 2019
Study: Asian carp more resilient than thought, could cross Lake Michigan, infest Great Lakes chain
Asian carp in the Illinois River are hearty enough to cross Lake Michigan, potentially infesting the other Great Lakes, according to a new report. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Aug 21, 2019
GOP members gather at Illinois State Fair
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) came to Springfield, it was the Republicans' da...
Aug 15, 2019
ISP exhibit shows ‘Lacy’s Last Text’
The Illinois State Police tent at the Illinois State Fair has a jarring exhibit which is a testament to putting down your phone in the car. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You ca...
Aug 15, 2019
Pelosi makes a stop at Illinois State Fair
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke Wednesday during the Governor’s Day brunch. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "A mainstream agenda can also be a progressive agenda. It'...
Aug 14, 2019
Pritzker introduces new Elder Abuse Task Force
Illinois Department on Aging Director Paula Basta (second from left). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker used Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair Monday to announ...
Aug 12, 2019
