Category Archives: State News
Chances of hitting deer while driving doubles in fall in Illinois
Nationwide, one in 167 drivers were likely to hit a deer, elk or moose. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The fall season is expected to bring the highest ...
Oct 21, 2018
Illinois ranks 13th out of all states for the most identity theft and fraud risk
Residents of Illinois could be at a higher risk of identity theft than other states, according to a report by WalletHub. (WalletHub.com) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois resi...
Oct 21, 2018
Temporary Quincy veterans facility part of plan to end legionella deaths
A group promoting awareness says it's not just public facilities that are at risk from legionella bacteria in water systems, it can happen anywhere because the bacteria occurs naturally. (Photo Courte...
Oct 20, 2018
ISU’s Dietz up for bonus pay after glowing performance review
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz seen here delivering his State of the University address. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Illinois State Univ...
Oct 18, 2018
Rep. Sommer: constituents have his ear, Blair declares independence from Madigan
88th District State Representative candidates Jill Blair and and incumbent Keith Sommer squared off in a debate on the Illinois State University campus Wednesday night. (Photos Courtesy of Jill Blair ...
Oct 18, 2018
Illinois National Guard joins effort to protect against hackers on Election Day
Illinois State Board of Elections chairman Bill Cadigan says voters should have zero fear that their votes will be tampered with. (Photo Courtesy Illinois National Guard Twitter) By Illinois Radi...
Oct 17, 2018
Civil lawsuit filed against Pritzker, alleges racial discrimination
Current and former campaign workers of Illinois Democratic Governor candidate J.B. Pritzker have filed a civil lawsuit against him alleging racial discrimination. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil ...
Oct 17, 2018
Experts cast doubt on Illinois’ potential gambling revenue jackpot
Illinois lawmakers are looking to bank some revenue on a trifecta of legalizing sports betting, online internet gaming and fantasy sports. (Flickr/roundnoon)By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSP...
Oct 17, 2018
Illinois student loan debt lower than national average
The report from the Institute for College Access and Success ranks Illinois in the middle of the pack at No. 24 for average student debt amounts. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbac...
Oct 15, 2018
U.S. Representative Rodney Davis on VP Mike Pence
A last minute visit from the Vice President for US Rep. Rodney Davis (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– It's harder to imagine an odder couple than President Trump and Vice Presiden...
Oct 15, 2018
