Category Archives: State News
Lawmakers weigh in on governor’s plan to reopen Illinois as challenges to executive authority persist
Reaction from the Illinois statehouse is mixed to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 crisis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Go...
May 06, 2020
Pritzker announces five-phase, regional plan to reopen Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker during the COVID-19 update on Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Those of you who wanted a regional, phased-in approach for Illinois to return to comme...
May 05, 2020
No word on when Illinois General Assembly will be back in session
The Illinois General Assembly has been gone from Springfield for going on two months. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There is still no word on when the Illinois General Ass...
May 05, 2020
A wet start to planting but not like last year
Corn is 56% planted as of now (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlCentral Illinois was too wet for much planting last week, according to the latest USDA crop report.Corn is 56 percent planted and nine ...
May 05, 2020
Pritzker urges patience and caution
Gov. JB Pritzker during a COVID-19 press briefing. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A northwest Illinois church sued – and failed – in its fight against Gov. JB Pritz...
May 04, 2020
U.S. Attorney of central Illinois says COVID-19 scam can look legitimate
A U.S. Attorney says COVID-19 is a breeding ground for scams. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A disaster can make fertile ground for fraud. U.S. Attorney John Milhiser of ce...
May 04, 2020
COVID-19 puts damper on cannabis dispensaries — for now
At the Mission site, medical users may order online and make an appointment to pick up their product; adult users are allowed a one-hour window to shop, with eight allowed in at one time. (Photo court...
May 04, 2020
Pritzker won’t say how he plans to enforce stay-at-home order in areas where local officials won’t
Pritzker said local law enforcement should enforce his orders, but Friday wouldn't say how the state would enforce his orders where local elected officials have publicly said they won't enforce his or...
May 04, 2020
Grants available for Illinois small businesses trying to retain employees
Small businesses in Illinois trying to stay afloat during the pandemic can now apply for state grants to help avoid layoffs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – S...
May 04, 2020
Gov. Pritzker says “regional re-opening” of Illinois is finally on the table
Gov Pritzker Friday finally said some parts of Illinois could reopen for business before others. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The “regional re-opening” of I...
May 01, 2020
