Category Archives: State News
141,000 people filed for unemployment benefits last week in Illinois
Although fewer Illinoisans filed for unemployment last week, the numbers continue to be staggering. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Fewer Illinoisans filed for ...
Apr 16, 2020
DCFS suspends some foster care visits, parents turn to technology to stay connected
Parents of children in foster have turned to technology to stay in touch with their children after DCFS suspended some in-person visits to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By ...
Apr 16, 2020
Retail group says patchwork state, local rules causing confusion for Illinoisans
The governor's order lasts through April 30. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The state's retail association wants municipalities across the state to get on th...
Apr 16, 2020
Report: State has spent more than $1.7 million dollars on secret charter flights from China for PPE
Governor J.B. Pritzker has arranged for two charter jets to transport millions of masks and gloves from China to Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov...
Apr 16, 2020
Pritzker addresses the state’s budget
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The economic wages of the pandemic are coming into focus. Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday said ...
Apr 15, 2020
Public health officials survey COVID-19 cases, track recovery rates
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,222 new coronavirus cases with 74 additional deaths. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public health officials...
Apr 15, 2020
Officials urge cautious optimism as Illinois’ hospital occupancy rates appear to have leveled in COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday the number of days it takes for the state's number of positive cases to double is increasing, and that's a good thing. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Apr 15, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Illinois now over 23,000
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Gov. JB Pritzker held his big news conference Tuesday, he even bragged a little.Corona...
Apr 14, 2020
Illinois House GOP members discuss problems with filing for unemployment
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin during a zoom conference call Monday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A top Illinois Republican is sick and tired of the complaints about the ...
Apr 13, 2020
Illinois governments eye postponing property tax payments
A new bill would require the June property tax bill to be pushed back ninety days. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new bill would require the June property ...
Apr 13, 2020
