Category Archives: State News
Illinois is now a “Tobacco 21” state, here’s how the law is different
Bloomington Police Department spokesperson John Fermon said BPD is conducting compliance checks at businesses to ensure they're no longer selling tobacco to anyone under 21. (Photo John Fermon Bpd Pio...
Jul 01, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs capital bill in Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker, signing the $45 billion infrastructure bill Friday morning in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Standing in front of the old Great Western Depot, where the...
Jun 28, 2019
Local police to play key role in tributes to slain Fulton County deputy
Slain Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Chisum. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be represented in the tributes t...
Jun 27, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs recreational marijuana bill
Gov. JB Pritzker said the new law legalizing recreational cannabis for adults will accomplish a great deal. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers were high on life as ...
Jun 25, 2019
Illinois birth rate falling faster than other states amid national decline
The 2020 Census is likely to show fewer Illinoisans, but it's not just an outmigration issue. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois takes steps ...
Jun 19, 2019
Pritzker says he’s proud to celebrate Pride Month in Illinois
The pride rainbow flag flew over the Illinois Capitol for the first time this week. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD – The pride flag flew above the Illin...
Jun 18, 2019
WIU President resigns amid fiscal turmoil
Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas’ resignation is effective June 30. (Western Illinois University photo) By Howard PackowitzMACOMB – Western Illinois University Presid...
Jun 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs Reproductive Health Act into law
Opposing sides of the abortion debate remain dug in, even as Gov. Pritker Wednesday signed the Reproductive Health Act into law. (Photo Governor JB Prtizker/Facbook) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jun 12, 2019
Cannabis industry to create thousands of new jobs in Illinois
The owner of a couple of medical cannabis dispensaries says there's likely to be hundreds of jobs created even before the adult-use, recreational cannabis bill is in full effect. (WJBC File Photo)&nbs...
Jun 12, 2019
Durbin concerned about levees
There won't be an easy solution to this year's flooding, in the opinion of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl, WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A day after touring downstate flooding,...
Jun 10, 2019
