Category Archives: State News
Gov. Pritzker calls out National Guard to support Chicago police
Gov. JB Pritzker, at a news conference Sunday announcing the deployment of National Guard troops, responded to a question as to whether there will be enough protection. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By ...
Jun 01, 2020
Welcome to Phase III: Outdoor dining is now available among many other things
llinois Department of Public Health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike (pictured) welcomed Illinoisans Friday to Phase Three of the state's Restore Illinois program. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dah...
May 29, 2020
U of I expert says COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on Illinois’ economy is unique
Protesting and second-guessing the governor have been part of the story as Illinois tries to recover from the Coronavirus pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – The pande...
May 29, 2020
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Movie Theaters hope to be back in business in late June
AMC Classic Theater, located at 201 McKnight Street, in Normal. (Photo Google Maps)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The movie theaters hope they are back in business in late June.While the classics are...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Despite stay-at-home order, Illinoisans hit the roads for the holiday weekend
Trips of at least 250 miles, more than enough for the majority of Illinoisans to cross a border into a state without lockdown orders, spiked 152 percent over the two weekends prior to the holiday. (WJ...
May 28, 2020
Gov. Pritzker host third downstate Coronavirus briefing in east St. Louis
Gov. Pritzker visited downstate Illinois on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – East St Louis is the third Downstate community to host the governorR...
May 27, 2020
Top state leaders in Morgan County to inspect flood preparations
Alicia Tate-Nadeau. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Top state leaders were in the Morgan County village of Meredosia Wednesday morning to inspect flood preparations. ...
May 27, 2020
Despite wet weather crops making progress
Corn emerges in a field north of Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Despite the wet weather, Illinois two big cash crops made progress last week. “Topsoil suppl...
May 27, 2020
