Category Archives: State News
Illinois political pundit says Gov. Rauner will not be missed
Rich Miller, author and publisher of the Capitol Fax political newsletter and web site, told the City Club of Chicago outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner's admission that he tried to jump off the ticket after ...
Dec 17, 2018
Rauner warns we should worry during lame duck session
Governor Bruce Rauner says, from what he hears, a major construction bill might be on the way (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– So, Gov. Bruce Rauner, what chances a...
Dec 17, 2018
Quench your thirst and do some good
Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery contributing to wildfire relief (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help disaster victims? I'll drink to that!Beer sales help Californ...
Dec 14, 2018
ISBE addresses unprepared teachers in classroom
The director of Illinois' Council on Teacher Education says the state's Teach Illinois recommendations are about to make the teacher shortage worse, not better. (Illinois State Board of Education Face...
Dec 13, 2018
Ford County man sentenced to 140 years for child molestation
78-year old Toetim Cizmar of Cabery is sentenced to serve four consecutive 30 year prison sentences for sexual exploitation of a child, followed by a 20 year sentence for possession of child pornograp...
Dec 10, 2018
Area soldier is part of history after Bush farewell
With President George W. Bush looking on, Central Illinois U.S. Army Captain Chris Blanchard stands at the head of President George H.W. Bush’s casket outside the Washington National Cathedral. ...
Dec 10, 2018
Inmates will continue to see copays for medical care after bill dies
Medical copays for Illinois prison inmates will remain in place after the legislature failed to override a veto of a bill that would have cut them. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopS...
Dec 09, 2018
IDOT asks drivers about roads, railways, rest stops
The state of Illinois is once again asking drivers about everything from potholes to the last time they rode the train with its annual traveler survey. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Transport...
Dec 09, 2018
‘Superfan’ Crabtree remembered for his smile, love of girls basketball as Normal West copes with tragedy
Normal West girls basketball volunteer died in the crash between a Unit 5 school bus and a semi that was going the wrong way as the JV team was heading home from a game in Champaign.(Facebook photo)&n...
Dec 07, 2018
State celebrates energy efficiency
Arjun Krishnaswami of the Natural Resources Defense Council has written a report about clean jobs in the rural Midwest. (Richard G Hawley/Tumblr) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There’s a l...
Dec 06, 2018
