Category Archives: State News
Illinois lawmakers consider taxing satellite, streaming services.
Illinois lawmakers are set to consider taxing online streaming services in an effort to modernize the state's tax structure. (Photo Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach and Greg BishopSPR...
Mar 26, 2019
Illinois lawmakers discuss plans for sports gambling
By the time the next NCAA Tournament rolls around, you might be able to bet on it legally in Illinois. (Photo Darren Rovell/Twitter) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – By the time the next NCAA Tour...
Mar 22, 2019
ISU’s Dietz lobbies for funding boost
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz pleaded his case for a 10 percent boost in state funding while testifying Thursday before a House appropriations committee. (WJBC File Photo) By Da...
Mar 21, 2019
Illinois trooper seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle
This is the 14th Illinois State Trooper vehicle to be struck in 2019. (Photo Illinois State Police) By Neil DoyleCOLLINSVILLE – An Illinois State Police trooper is in stable condition after...
Mar 21, 2019
Illinois lawmaker proposes employer tax break for organ donors
(Foreground to background) Evan Simms, Megan Craig, State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For a nine-year-old from Grundy County, Evan Simms ha...
Mar 18, 2019
Attorney: Price too high for Whalen’s release, McLean County needs bail reform
Exoneration Project lawyers Tara Thompson (left) and Elliot Slosar (center) seen here with Donald Whalen’s mother Coleen Whalen. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Mar 18, 2019
Tobacco 21 bill passed by Illinois Senate
The Illinois Senate passed Tobacoo 21 legislation Thursday, it now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk. (Photo courtesy Flickr/uzi978) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Just two days after the I...
Mar 14, 2019
Pharmacists rally in Springfield
Pharmacists gathered in Springfield Wednesday including Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) at mic and House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago) (foreground, back to camera). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By ...
Mar 14, 2019
Illinois lawmakers introduce ‘March to Mental Health’
State Sens. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) and Melinda Bush (D-Grayslake) introduced "March to Mental Health.” (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A "March to Mental Health" ...
Mar 13, 2019
Illinois lawmakers looking to improve suicide prevention
Steve Moore, co-chair of the Illinois chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, spoke at a news conference in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Suicid...
Mar 11, 2019
