Category Archives: State News
Gov. Pritzker announces $50 million broadband grant
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker hit the road Wednesday to talk about connecting all of Illinois t...
Jun 24, 2020
Pritzker may not be on the ballot, but attack ads are on the air
JB Pritzker won’t be on the ballot this November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "Remember when JB Pritzker ripped out his toilets to dodge paying property taxes?" ...
Jun 24, 2020
Goodwill sees large demand for both donations and shoppers
Pat Anderson, vice president of marketing for Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, says the charity took a financial hit during the pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Jun 24, 2020
Advance Illinois has suggestions for IDES for school re-opening guidelines
Both from the short-circuited pandemic spring, and from the traditional summer “learning loss,” educators are focused on “recovery” this fall. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Da...
Jun 24, 2020
Gov. Pritzker announces guidelines for back-to-school
Gov. JB Pritzker at the coronavirus press briefing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With 852 districts to oversee, Illinois State Board of Education superintendent Carmen ...
Jun 23, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court to expand its program of diversity and inclusion
A new "Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer" will be charged with adding those elements to Illinois' court system. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help wanted ! Chief ...
Jun 23, 2020
IWU getting an early start in the fall
Illinois Wesleyan University plans to start the fall semester a week early (Photo courtesy Illinois Wesleyan University) By Katherine MurphyBLOOMINGTON– Taking measures to reduce the risk o...
Jun 23, 2020
Kids Count report shows wealth and health disparities among races in Illinois
This year's Kids Count report is only partially encouraging. (Photo courtesy: Voices for Illinois Children/Facebook)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Kids Count report is only partially enco...
Jun 22, 2020
An Illinois manufacturer is helping out around the state
Mark Denzler and U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD- Workers at a Springfield nursing home will be sporting John Deere products now. Not tractors or combines: face shie...
Jun 22, 2020
Governor announces $900 million grant package to help businesses impacted by COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now the spotlight is on businesses owned by people of color.Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced a more than $900 million grant ...
Jun 18, 2020
