Category Archives: State News
Pritzker addresses reopening the state
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is now considering lifting his “stay home” order – if an...
Apr 20, 2020
Illinois lawmakers ask for billions in federal cash beyond CARES Act, say it’s for pensions
Illinois lawmakers are asking the state's congressional delegation to work in a $40 billion bailout into COVID-19 relief so they can pay down the state’s pension bills. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/Fil...
Apr 20, 2020
Two local Congressmen: ‘Don’t count out the protesters’ at state Capitols
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Our area’s two Congressmen say – don’t count out the protesters at state Capitols around the nati...
Apr 20, 2020
Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin LaHood tour COVID-19 testing site in Springfield
State Rep. Mike Murphy (left), Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right) toured a Walgreen’s testing site in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Apr 20, 2020
As stay-at-home order continues, some question need for closure of state parks, wildlife areas
A spokesperson says the DNR will not be providing refunds for licenses, but says the agency is "reviewing all possible solutions." (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 20, 2020
Illinois’ long-term care residents are a large portion of COVID-19 deaths
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says they knew early on that these facilities would see more casualties in the coming pandemic.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Rad...
Apr 20, 2020
Pritzker announces school doors will be closed through end of semester
The latest figures are 27,575 cases – with Illinois posting its largest-ever gain, 1,842 – with 1,134 deaths. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The school year is o...
Apr 17, 2020
The interim lead for the Illinois census talks about obstacles during the pandemic
It has been a struggle for those involved with the 2020 Census. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The coronavirus outbreak has put a damper on the 2020 census, wh...
Apr 17, 2020
Budget analysts give options for perilous Illinois budget, expect deep cuts
Illinois' 2021 budget could be more than $7 billion in the red, according to new estimates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budgetary experts say Illinois is in...
Apr 17, 2020
Illinois suffers worst day for coronavirus deaths
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is in a coronavirus compact with other Midwest states, but that doesn't mean they ...
Apr 16, 2020
