Category Archives: State News
Study: Illinois facing billion dollar deficit
The state of Illinois faces a possible $1.2 Billion deficit (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD- After Illinois lawmakers patted themselves on the back and told taxpayers the budget ...
Aug 22, 2018
State leaders aim to curb Illinois’ college brain drain
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation offering merit-based scholarships for the state’s best and brightest to attend Illinois public universities. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Aug 21, 2018
Not every student is ready to start school
New study shows almost half of students are not ready for kindergartenBy Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD–Three of every four students entering kindergarten aren't fully prepared, according to ...
Aug 18, 2018
New laws on the books
Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed nearly 300 laws in the last month. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio NetwrokSPRINGFIELD– It’s been a busy month for Illinois ...
Aug 18, 2018
State opioid hotline helps increasing number of residents
Addicts and family members of addicts comprise most of the calls to the state’s opioid hotline. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A lot of people in Illinois ar...
Aug 18, 2018
New law allows more specialized care for sexual assault victims
State Rep. Michael Unes (R-Pekin) said the new law he sponsored is designed to lessen the trauma for sexual assault victims. (Michael Unes)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Sexual assault victims will ...
Aug 18, 2018
GOP enjoys Governor’s Day at Illinois State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner enters the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Governor’s Day on his Harley, continuing his personal tradition during his time in office. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD R...
Aug 15, 2018
The Whole Hog
Andrew Metheny is the winner of the Illinois State Fair's hog-calling contest. By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– The 20-year-old from Georgetown, near Danville, is a three-peat winner and displayed ...
Aug 13, 2018
Schimpf commends Rauner’s actions to keep students in-state
State Sen. Paul Schimpf says his district’s economy relies on the success of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By RFD Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Illinois S...
Aug 12, 2018
State Fair Queen has rich agriculture experience
Samantha Hasselbring has a long history of being involved in agriculture. (WJBC File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Illinois State Fair Queen has entered two pageants in her life and won ...
Aug 12, 2018
