Category Archives: State News
ISP beefing up presence during holiday season
Illinois State Police are adding patrols along roadways as Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest travel times of the year. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chicagofd1996) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Nov 20, 2018
Lieutenant governor ready to make changes
Typical duties for the lieutenant governor have been chairing such things as Main Street Illinois and the Rural Affairs Task Force. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "When I grow ...
Nov 18, 2018
State lawmaker still wants to pay tribute for those who served in Vietnam
State Rep. Sara Wojcicki Jimenez is trying to pass a resolution for recognition of and apology to Vietnam veterans. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kevin Stanchfield). By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As a...
Nov 17, 2018
Three communities in Rockford area land at top of list of for healthiest housing markets
A national organization says the healthiest home market in the state can be found near Rockford. (Pixaby)By Illinois Radio Network/Scot BertramSPRINGFIELD – Three communities in the Rockford are...
Nov 17, 2018
New bill wants metal detectors in schools
New proposal in the Illinois House looks to add metal detectors available in schools.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A state lawmaker wants Illinois to move toward making going t...
Nov 13, 2018
Federal judge rules Illinois falls short in caring for mentally ill inmates
More than a quarter of the state’s 40,000 inmates are believed to have mental health issues. (WJBC file photo)By Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – A federal judge said the Illinois Department o...
Nov 13, 2018
Child obesity rates in Illinois are 17th highest in the U.S.
Illinois obesity rates are in the top half of the country for children ages 10 to 17. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois has the 17th highest rate of c...
Nov 10, 2018
Lower unemployment tax rates scheduled for Illinois businesses in 2019
The state announced its lowering rates for more than 92 percent of employers in 2019. (Logo courtesy Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD &...
Nov 10, 2018
Illinois officials seek to fight myths about organ donation
Misconceptions about age and medical condition are being dispelled by Illinois officials who want to encourage more people to get on the organ donor list. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jesse White) By...
Nov 09, 2018
Tuesday’s election shows Illinois’ regional political flip
After Tuesday, a large part of the Chicago suburbs will soon be represented by Democrats and pretty much all of southern Illinois will be repped by Republicans. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radi...
Nov 08, 2018
