Category Archives: State News
The ACLU is asking Illinois police departments to educate gatherings without making arrests
Fermon says his department is handling 40 to 50 percent fewer calls since the crisis began, and many of those can be handled over the phone. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Apr 08, 2020
Illinois’ medically vulnerable to be furloughed from prison as COVID-19 hits Stateville Correctional Center
John Howard Association Executive Director Jennifer Vollen-Katz said such a move is important. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a...
Apr 08, 2020
Census estimates nearly half of Illinois has responded voluntarily
Census officials say Illinois is ahead of the national average in terms of responding to the U.S. Census. (Photo courtesy: United States Census/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 07, 2020
Rural schools in Illinois work to get food to students during COVID-19 crisis
A food donation center is feeding students across Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The COVID-19 crisis has hit rural and small Illinois schoo...
Apr 07, 2020
USDA State Statistician: “It’s time to plant crops”
Farmers are getting their fields ready for planting. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The farmers are taking a look at the possibilities of 2020 amid the COVID-19 pande...
Apr 07, 2020
One group says the pandemic has exposed Illinois’ budget woes
A political think tank is sounding the alarm on Illinois' pension debt, saying the coronavirus outbreak will expand the state's pension shortfalls to the tune of $300 billion dollars. (Photo courtesy:...
Apr 07, 2020
Pritzker says more needed from federal government to address Illinois’ unemployment funds, state finances
Gov. J.B. Pritzker couldn't say what steps his administration is taking to shore up the state's spending with the expected cash crunch from the COVID-19 pandemic, but he's looking for a federal bailou...
Apr 07, 2020
State health officials report 1,006 new cases and 33 more deaths
Whether the weather is nice, whether it's Passover, Good Friday, or Easter Sunday, the governor says to stay home. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If it’s Gov. JB Pritzker...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois health officials believe they have a time frame for when cases of the coronavirus could peak
The governor suggests wearing some type of mask when you leave the house. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois health officials believe they have a possib...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois police face challenges enforcing stay-at-home order
Across the country, first responders are some of the hardest hit when it comes to coming down with the novel coronavirus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov....
Apr 06, 2020
