Category Archives: State News
Illinoisans are now required to wear face coverings in many public spaces
Starting Friday, Illinoisans will be required to wear a face mask where social distancing is difficult to maintain. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With lawsuits be...
May 01, 2020
Using smartphones to gauge social distancing raises privacy concerns
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, some governments are using smartphone tracking to make sure people are practicing social distancing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFI...
Apr 30, 2020
Illinois has performed 10,000 COVID-19 tests a day for seven straight days
The state’s coronavirus count is 52,918 cases and 2,355 deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – The main point of Thursday afternoon’s coronavirus briefing: Illinois...
Apr 30, 2020
Unemployment still high in Illinois
Tens of thousands of Illinois workers filed new unemployment claims last week as the state remains locked down to fight the spread of the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Apr 30, 2020
Pandemic pushes demand for all kinds of social service help
Planned Parenthood of Illinois hosted a webinar about the demand for all kinds of social service help. (Facebook/Planned Parenthood of Illinois) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Mister Rogers f...
Apr 30, 2020
Clock ticking on latest legal challenge to Pritzker’s stay-at-home order
State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The clock is ticking on a lawsuit an Illinois state representative filed ...
Apr 30, 2020
Gov. Pritzker wants free testing for residents and staff at all Illinois nursing homes
The state now has 50,355 coronavirus cases and 2,215 deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he wants free testing for residents and staff at all nursing...
Apr 29, 2020
Central Illinois officials call for opening Tri-County in phases, in letter to governor
Phase three would start July 3 and would open up large venues and social gatherings such as weddings and funerals under limited social distancing guidelines. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illi...
Apr 29, 2020
Illinois House Republicans demanding Illinois be open for business
Some Illinois House Republicans are ready to get back into session. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Let lawmakers be part of the process. Convene the General Assembly. And...
Apr 29, 2020
Illinois retailer group says society must learn to ‘coexist’ with COVID-19 ahead of stay-at-home extension
Illinois Retail Merchants Association President/CEO Rob Karr. (IRMA photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home orders set to expire later this week...
Apr 29, 2020
