Category Archives: State News

Fermi named most important scientist in Illinois Top 200 voting
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum administers the Illinois Top 200 voting. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ bicentennial best of voters h...
Syndicated Author Sep 18, 2018

IEMA advises checking where your hurricane relief donations go
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says a list of reputable charities can be found at Ready.Illinois.gov. (Flickr/U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Shaw)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2018

New flu vaccine comes to you
New flu patch gets vaccine to those who might avoid the flu shot (WJBC File Photo) By Katherine MurphyIf you would rather forego a flu shot than sit in the doctor’s office you may soon be a...
Syndicated Author Sep 14, 2018

Rauner softens tone in Chicago campaign stop
Gov. Bruce Rauner told a gathering in Chicago Thursday that he continues to learn and grow as governor. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – With just over seven weeks until Election Day...
Syndicated Author Sep 13, 2018

E-cigarettes may go up in smoke if sales to minors continue
Illegal sales to minors could mean a ban on ALL e-cig products(Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyA major crackdown on the sale of e-cigarette devices to minors was announced Wednesday as the U.S Food a...
Syndicated Author Sep 13, 2018

Social media donation may be two-fold
Political spending may be a way to head off political regulations(Pixabay) By Illinois Radio NetworkFacebook has donated more than $250,000 to Illinois state senators and representatives since 20...
Syndicated Author Sep 13, 2018

State education board report addresses teacher shortage
James Helfer (left to right) and Libia Gil of the Illinois State Board of Education and Stephanie Banchero of the Joyce Foundation discuss the Teach Illinois report addressing the state’s teache...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2018

Deal with Mexico looks good to Illinois farmers
By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD– There's still no deal between the U.S. and Illinois' largest trading partner Canada, but a deal inked with Mexico has farmers in the Land of Lincoln feeling...
Syndicated Author Sep 11, 2018

Durbin addresses games being played in D.C.
U.S.Senator Dick Durbin remarks on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. (Photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD- U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says in nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Tr...
Syndicated Author Sep 10, 2018

GOP’s Davis to welcome Obama at U of I
Republican Congressman Rodney Davis will be on hand Friday at the University of Illinois to greet former President Barack Obama. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz(URBANA-CHAMPAIGN) Locked in ...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2018