Category Archives: State News
Authorities discover man’s body in Clinton Lake
The DeWitt County Coroner and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police are investigating the death of a Peoria area man whose body was found in Clinton Lake. (Facebook/Illinois Dep...
Sep 06, 2018
Cyber-security a focus of first responders
By Illinois Radio NetworkAbout 1,000 emergency responders from around the state are focusing on cyber-security and other safety matters during training this week.One focus of the 2018 Training S...
Sep 06, 2018
U of I Flash Index shows growing economy
The monthly University of Illinois Flash Index shows economic progress. (Pixabay)By Dave DahlCHAMPAIGN – Illinois' economy is at a high point of sorts.In the monthly Flash Index from the UI, eco...
Sep 04, 2018
Trustee: EIU example of turnaround
Narrowing the school’s focus through trimming low-enrollment programs was a key to the turnaround according to EIU trustee Dan Caulkins. (Facebook/Eastern Illinois University)By Illinois Radio N...
Sep 04, 2018
Illinois farmers have permission to grow hemp
The Illinois House has approved a bill that would legalize the production of industrial hemp, which can be used in agriculture and the production of various goods. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Net...
Sep 02, 2018
State confirms 2018’s first human death from West Nile virus
West Nile virus has claimed its first human life in Illinois this year.(File photo by AsbokPrabhakaran/flickr) By Howard PackowitzSPRINGFIELD – Illinois has its first human West Nile ...
Aug 30, 2018
AG Madigan: Homeowners paid thousands to Pekin drilling firm for unfinished work
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is suing a Pekin well drilling firm. Madigan alleges homeowners paid thousands of dollars in deposits to the company for work that was never done. (WJBC File Pho...
Aug 29, 2018
Political trackers in the enemy camp
After a Davis staffer stuck a phone into Davis’ opponent’s face the idea of trackers is questioned(photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Who's that guy with the vid...
Aug 27, 2018
New laws aim to cut mental health costs, allow state to seek more federal funds
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the mental health and substance abuse measures on Wednesday in Springfield. (Facebook/Gov. Bruce Rauner)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A package of b...
Aug 22, 2018
Local papers hold local governments accountable
When a local newspaper closes its doors, the local governments tend to spend, tax, and pay more to borrow than they otherwise would, costing taxpayers more for roughly the same services. (File Photo)&...
Aug 22, 2018
