Category Archives: State News
State lawmaker aims to expunge all cannabis-related convictions
State Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago), seeking to broaden the marijuana-related convictions which can be expunged, says Illinois has legalized pot and now must finish the job. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) B...
Dec 23, 2020
U.S. surgeon general visits Chicago to address state’s COVID-19 response
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. surgeon general lent his authority to a news conference in Chicago Tuesday, addressing ...
Dec 23, 2020
IDPH reports 7,377 new cases of coronavirus
The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate is 8.0%. (Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Friday reported 7,377 new...
Dec 18, 2020
U of I survey shows how COVID vaccine fits into “pandemic stress”
Gaines says you shouldn't hold your breath about the coronavirus crisis being over soon. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As the coronavirus vaccine is out, so is a Unive...
Dec 17, 2020
Governor: No explanation from feds regarding fewer vaccine doses
The governor also fielded a question about a Twitter feud between U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRIN...
Dec 17, 2020
State health officials announce 8,828 new COVID cases, 181 more deaths
Within the past 24 hours, laboratories have reported 92,015 tests for a total 12,147,3093.(Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health...
Dec 17, 2020
Pritzker: State to receive less vaccinations next few weeks
Gov. JB Pritzker during his coronavirus briefing Wednesday in Chicago. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker announced that Illinois, as well as the rest of the nation, ...
Dec 16, 2020
IDPH reports 7,123 new cases of coronavirus
The first COVID-19 vaccines have been given to frontline workers at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria on December 15. (Twitter/IDPH) By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Departm...
Dec 16, 2020
First COVID-19 vaccines administered at OSF in Peoria
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike and Gov. JB Pritzker were in Peoria Tuesday at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream) By Neil Doyle and Illinoi...
Dec 15, 2020
State health officials announce 7,359 new cases of coronavirus
The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity rate is 8.6%. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 7,359 new confirmed an...
Dec 15, 2020
