Category Archives: State News
Gas prices take a dip in the last week
Gas prices are as low as $2.29 a gallon across the state. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyGas prices have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29 per gallon toda...
Jul 06, 2020
VFW urges high school students to enter the Voice of Democracy speech contest
Young people who can communicate their patriotism could earn some cash for college. (Photo courtesy: VFW)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now more than ever – young people should be interested in...
Jul 02, 2020
Illinois’ economic comeback from coronavirus may be under way
Fred Giertz, an economics professor at the University of Illinois, authors the monthly Flash index, a snapshot of Illinois' economic activity. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For...
Jul 02, 2020
Health care propelling Springfield Democrat in her campaign against incumbant U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan, the Democratic nominee against incumbent U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville), says she is the better choice on health care. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dah) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFI...
Jul 01, 2020
Casinos reopen across Illinois
Par-A-Dice reopens Wednesday at 11am. It will then operate at reduced hours 9am-1am Sunday through Thursday and 9am-3am Fridays and Saturdays. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABC PEORIA – Casino...
Jul 01, 2020
Cash crops more than two-thirds good to excellent condition in latest crop report
About two thirds of corn and soybeans are in good to excellent condition. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' average rainfall was about an inch wetter than normal for...
Jun 29, 2020
Ameren Illinois is not shutting people off for non-payment
Ameren's suspended shutoffs of customers who are behind on their bills, so don't get scammed. (Photo courtesy: Ameren)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Ameren Illinois is not shutting people off for non...
Jun 29, 2020
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum set to re-open Wednesday
The museum is set to re-open Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield's best-known attractions is preparing to re-open Wednesday. The Abraham Lincoln ...
Jun 29, 2020
Reopening of state shines light on damage
The pandemic recovery plan is not going quickly enough for everyone (PHOTO:IDPH) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The return to indoor dining spotlights the disappearance of restaurant jobs, say...
Jun 27, 2020
Illinois moves into Phase Four
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ Department of Public Health director, Dr. Ngozi Ezike, was all smiles Thursday.“You did it!” she e...
Jun 25, 2020
