Category Archives: State News
State officials announce 1,598 new cases of COVID-19, one-day high in July
Gov. JB Pritzker. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Even though Illinois’ coronavirus numbers are a fraction of those in Arizona, Florida, and Texas, Gov. Pritzker says a...
Jul 22, 2020
The governor and IDOT announce a six-year construction plan
Six years' worth of roads and bridges in Illinois, for more than 21 (b) billion dollars, is the economic boost Gov Pritzker touted Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave DahlCOLLINSVILLE–...
Jul 22, 2020
Illinois House GOP members call for special session
State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The latest reaction to the Commonwealth Edison bribery allegations, to which the utility has admitted, is ...
Jul 21, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for educational hybrid
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – In much of Illinois, students, parents, and teachers are still waiting for details about what they're supposed to do this fall. “...
Jul 20, 2020
Illinois Senate’s top Republican says ComED fine is evidence enough
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate's top Republican says regardless of whether House Speaker Mike Madig...
Jul 20, 2020
A special surprise in Springfield
A trip with a niece and nephews now includes a milestone at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A trip from Florida to Illinois t...
Jul 10, 2020
As Redbirds Return this fall, campus will look different
Dr. Andover Tarhule, who began his tenure as Vice President for Academic Affairs and as Provost on July 1, addresses the challenges of the upcoming semester. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisN...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for national mask mandate
Gov. Pritzker again used a national stage to criticize the Trump administration over the coronavirus response. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – He's said it many times...
Jul 08, 2020
Group of buisness leaders kicks off “No Progressive Tax” campaign
A new coalition of business leaders wants you to vote No on the tax question in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A group of business leaders kicked off a "No Prog...
Jul 07, 2020
Illinois congressman sponsoring new Coronavirus bill
A congressman from Chicago's north suburbs, Brad Schneider, says the federal government ought to show it's prepared for any resurgence of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD...
Jul 07, 2020
