Category Archives: State News
Repeat winners at ISF hog and husband calling contests
Andrew Metheney, of Georgetown, became a four-time champion. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Repeat winners dominated the stage Sunday at the Illinois State Fair's hog- and husba...
Aug 12, 2019
Veterans honored at Illinois State Fair
Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Alicia Tate-Nadeau Sunday at the Illinois State Fair. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Sunday was a day for veterans at the Illinois State Fair.The theme of the ...
Aug 12, 2019
Illinois State Fair Coliseum is back in business
After more than two years of being closed, the Coliseum at the Illinois State Fair has been rededicated. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The 118-year-old State Fair Coliseum is ready f...
Aug 09, 2019
Butter cow unveiled at Illinois State Fair
The cow's wearing a hard hat and stands among traffic cones and the word FUTURE, all in butter. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – No matter what other states do, you can count on s...
Aug 07, 2019
Illinois state parks director chipping away at $1 billion in deferred maintenance
Illinois' state parks are getting what the state's chief steward of public lands said is some much-needed attention with the recent capital construction bill. (Photo Illinois Department of Natural Res...
Aug 07, 2019
Walgreens to close 200 U.S. drugstores, uncertain status for local stores
Walgreens plans to close 200 drugstores nationwide. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Walgreens will close 200 U.S. stores as part of a cost management plan, but it’s...
Aug 06, 2019
Illinois schools to adopt new standards for foreign language classes
Foreign language classes in Illinois schools may look a little different when kids get back to school in a couple of weeks. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD ...
Aug 06, 2019
Fields finally drying out for Illinois farmers
USDA Illinois statistician Mark Schleusener said with the fields drying out it has caught the attention of the drought monitor. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers ...
Aug 06, 2019
Sparks fly at Decatur forum as Rep. Davis praises Trump economy, calls Mueller report a waste
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzDECATUR – The hostile political climate that’s pervasive in Washington was evident Monday night in Central...
Jul 30, 2019
Therapy horses visit Springfield children’s hospital
Andra Ebert (left), brought her three miniature horses to a Springfield children's hospital for animal therapy. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Don't call them ponies. But a Tayl...
Jul 29, 2019
