Category Archives: State News
Presidential historian writes new book about George Washington
Alexis Coe, the author of a book about George Washington, "You Never Forget Your First," appeared online at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &#...
Feb 22, 2021
Secretary of State’s office reminding drivers to follow Scott’s Law
Since the beginning of the year, 10 Illinois State Police squad cars have been hit by motorists not moving over. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Motorists are...
Feb 19, 2021
Central Illinois regional COVID vaccination site is at the state fairgrounds
The Orr Building at the state fairgrounds will be home of the central Illinois mass vaccination site. (Photo courtesy illinois.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State and Sangamon County le...
Feb 19, 2021
State Senators tour nuclear power plant in Clinton
State Senators Michael Hastings and Doris Turner toured Exelon’s plant at Clinton. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl CLINTON – Senators are studying Illinois nuclear plants as energy p...
Feb 19, 2021
FBI Agent: Black History Month is a time to learn, educate and remember
Special Agent Kegan Walker spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: FBI Springfield/Twitter)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – February is Black History Month, and for one Federal Bureau of ...
Feb 18, 2021
“Culturally responsive teaching” has moved forward at the Illinois State Board of Education
An attempt to derail the rules failed on a partisan vote. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A controversial proposal for "culturally responsive" teaching standards has made it thr...
Feb 18, 2021
Reaction to the governor’s budget speech
Gov. Pritzker delivered his third budget address virtually from the Illinois State Fairgrounds.(Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Reacting to Wednesday’s budget ...
Feb 17, 2021
Armstrong: New farm bill could “be a colossal mess”
A new farm bill could come in the coming months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – According to a nationally known farm broadcaster, Congress could unveil a new farm bill in ...
Feb 17, 2021
Gov. Pritzker issues disaster proclamation following significant winter storm
To alleviate stress on the nation's grid, all Illinois residents are encouraged to take appropriate measures to safely conserve energy. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gover...
Feb 16, 2021
Governor to give his budget speech Wednesday
Gov. JB Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A political science professor emeritus at the University of Illinois Springfield campus loo...
Feb 16, 2021
