Category Archives: State News
Work crews in Springfield sprucing up the Old State Capitol
Site superintendent Justin Blandford says the state's latest infrastructure program is footing the $1.4 billion bill. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield's key...
Mar 10, 2021
Harmon: We’re going to have to look at deep cuts
Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) spoke at a virtual program hosted by Southern Illinois University's Paul Simon Public Policy Institute. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – S...
Mar 09, 2021
House bill would help Illinois cities be more “bicycle friendly”
State Rep. Anna Moeller (D-Elgin) says for exercise, the economy, and the environment, bicycles are a winner. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Cities would have an easier time ...
Mar 06, 2021
New director of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
The museum board Friday approved the hiring of Christina Shutt. She begins June 8. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – For the first time, a person of color will lead the Abraham...
Mar 06, 2021
Senate bill would exempt lemonade stands from regulations
SB 119 has passed the Senate Tourism and Hospitality Committee. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Ah, the innocent days of a lemonade stand. A card table on the sidewalk, a pitc...
Mar 05, 2021
Illinois business leaders are fighting for children of color
Rockford aerospace engineer Rudy Valdez appeared at a virtual news conference hosted by the Illinois division of ReadyNation. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Here's another repor...
Mar 04, 2021
Study shows Illinois state’s teacher shortage is far from over
The teacher shortage in Illinois has been going on for years, and, the pandemic is only making it worse. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help Wanted: Teachers.A study shows ...
Mar 04, 2021
Illinois Democrats select new party chairwoman
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) succeeds former House Speaker Mike Madigan. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Democrats chose U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Matteson) to b...
Mar 04, 2021
Cannabis dispensary workers in downtown Springfield will vote to unionize
Briana Rodriguez works for Ascend, at its medicinal and recreational cannabis dispensary in downtown Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If Briana Rodriguez’ bo...
Mar 03, 2021
Another candidate for Illinois Secretary of State
State Sen. Mike Hastings (D-Frankfort), an Army veteran who played football at West Point, says the job would not be a stepping stone. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Assuming Il...
Mar 03, 2021
