Category Archives: State News

This is the time of year in which the USDA puts out its first forecast for what’s going to come out of the fields. (WJBC File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – 2018's first crop yield forecast is ...

Gov. Bruce Rauner cuts the ribbon to the 2018 Illinois State Fair with new fair manager Luke Sailer (left) and Illinois Director of Agriculture Raymond Poe. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...

Peoria’s Chuck Weaver doesn’t want to see term limits imposed nationally, but supports them in Illinois. (Facebook/Chuck Weaver)By RFD Radio NetworkPEORIA – State Senator Chuck Weave...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to give bow hunters more options when it comes to what land they can hunt on. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources)By RFD Radio Ne...

Illinois Attorney General candidate Erika Harold said she does not take positions whether local governments like Bloomington should pass ‘welcoming’ resolutions to reduce deportation fears...

A beer crafted to honor Springfield firefighters has helped a charity. (Flickr/SimonCocks)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Springfield restaurateurs Court and Karen Conn were out of the country in late...

Jim Bodman says there’s only one place to really experience an authentic Chicago-style hot dog. (Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's only one place where you can make a Chicago hot d...

Illinois State Fair Manager Luke Sailer says this year’s entertainment will feature many artists and bands who are making their mark on the music world. (Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...

Gov. Rauner blames House Speaker Mike Madigan for creating a culture of sexual harassment in Springfield. Rauner’s comments came after a GOP state representative resigned Wednesday for allegedly...

As recently displayed at Illinois State University, nearly a quarter of Illinoisans get enough exercise, according to a national study. (Pixabay/maxmann)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A ...