Category Archives: State News
Three weeks in, small businesses ‘devastated’ by COVID-19 shutdown
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said last week he hopes government-issued small business loans can help keep entrepreneurs afloat during the shutdown. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Apr 13, 2020
State health officials address racial disparities in the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. JB Pritzker with the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the stories the coronavirus pandemic is carrying with it – the disproportionate ...
Apr 10, 2020
Frustrated Illinois gun owners get reprieve with card extensions
Illinois gun owners frustrated with delays in getting their required identification cards renewed are getting a long reprieve. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – I...
Apr 10, 2020
Illinois State Police won’t be ‘storming into church buildings’ to enforce stay-at-home order on Easter
Joining with pastors from the Metro East area in Collinsville on Thursday, ISP Director Brendan Kelly said law enforcement agencies aren’t taking a heavy-handed approach to enforce the governor'...
Apr 10, 2020
Pritzker says organizers should consider canceling large summer events
Illinois health officials report the state is getting closer to "bending the curve" when it comes to new cases of the coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Apr 10, 2020
COVID-19 deaths in Illinois surpass 500
Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. Pritzker update the state on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – At Thursday's daily coronavirus briefing, Gov. JB Pritzker said he is...
Apr 09, 2020
Illinois unemployment breaks 200,000
As the coronavirus-induced shutdowns continue, Illinois is seeing a record number of people file for unemployment benefits. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Ne...
Apr 09, 2020
Illinois sees largest increase in COVID-19 numbers
Gov. JB Pritzker, in his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday, said he's ready to stop relying on the federal government for tests. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The fact ...
Apr 08, 2020
State lawmaker is speaking out in the wake of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive order allowing prisoner furloughs
State Rep. John Cabello. (Photo courtesy: John Cabello/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state lawmaker is looking for answers following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executiv...
Apr 08, 2020
CEO of Mid-West Truckers Association: ‘Trucking business is strong’
Don Schaefer, CEO of the Mid-West Truckers Association, says business is good. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If you pay attention to the billboards or to the signs on the ...
Apr 08, 2020
