Category Archives: State News
Illinois lawmakers discuss the problem of suicide, challenge of early detection
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview). (Facebook/State Senator Laura Fine) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problem of suicide – and the challenge of early detection – were before a S...
Mar 24, 2021
Governor signs four economic equity and opportunity bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed four "economic equity" bills which are part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' legislative agenda. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – After two dec...
Mar 23, 2021
Governor and Illinois Legislative Black Caucus celebrate education workforce bill
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke during a gathering at Olive Harvey College on the south side of Chicago. (Twitter/Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – It was a victory lap Monday ...
Mar 23, 2021
Illinois could be expanding the field of legal fireworks
We're talking about fountain-style sparklers that sit on the ground. HB 2898 has passed the House Consumer Protection Committee. (Facebook/Towanda IL 4th of July Celebration) By Dave Dahl SPRIN...
Mar 23, 2021
State senator discourages privatization of water utilities
State Sen. John Connor (D-Lockport) spoke during a virtual news conference Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – When the water utility is privatized, the private owner sees...
Mar 22, 2021
Sen. Duckworth labels Rep. Davis calling COVID-19 ‘kung flu’ as “racist”
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois' two U.S. senators convened a Zoom call to label this week's Atlanta spa killing spree a...
Mar 19, 2021
State Police wrote over 1,300 tickets in three-week Move Over crackdown this year
Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly promotes "Scott's Law," which requires drivers to slow down and – if it's safe – move over if there's a vehicle – with flashing lights &#...
Mar 19, 2021
Democrats in Illinois House condemn Rep. Chris Miller for “fighting words” leading up to Capitol insurrection
State Rep. Chris Miller. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The supermajority Democrats in the Illinois House condemned Rep, Chris Miller (R-Oakland) for what you might ca...
Mar 19, 2021
Gov. Pritzker announces bridge to Phase Five
Gov. Pritzker made the announcements on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If everything goes as planned, Gov. JB Pritzker can look at Thursday as a big, big step f...
Mar 18, 2021
Cannabis consumption bar to open in Sesser; first in Illinois
The lounge is the first in the state of Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ first on-site cannabis consumption bar will soon open in Southern Illino...
Mar 18, 2021
