Category Archives: State News
The American Lung Association is suggesting now might be the perfect time to quit smoking
The American Lung Association is suggesting now might be the perfect time to quit smoking. (Photo courtesy: American Lung Association/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Americ...
Apr 06, 2020
Downstate lawmaker says Illinois’ governor can do a better job communicating with legislators during COVID pandemic
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he and his office talk with downstate legislators regularly to provide updates on the state's COVID-19 response, but some feel it's not enough. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By I...
Apr 06, 2020
Illinois ranks near the top in a new study of state economies most vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic
Illinois ranked dead last in terms of rainy day funds as a share of state expenditures and the share of workers with access to paid sick leave. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SP...
Apr 06, 2020
Over 8,000 COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 210 deaths
Gov. JB Pritzker gave the daily update on COVID-19 Friday at McCormick Place in Chicago. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker's daily coronavirus briefing was meant ...
Apr 03, 2020
The Secretary of State’s office urging Illinoisans to go online
Since the beginning of the stay-at-home order from Governor J.B. Pritzker because of COVID-19, more Illinoisans are taking care of driver services online. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio ...
Apr 03, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court sends White County FOID case back to circuit court
Federal Firearms Licensees of Illinois Executive Director Todd Vandermyde also said the state's high court punted. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's back t...
Apr 03, 2020
As record amount of unemployment claims stack up in Illinois, application problems persist
The Illinois Department of Employment Security website Thursday said online filing was temporarily unavailable. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A growing numb...
Apr 03, 2020
Coronavirus cases in Illinois now over 7,000
Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. Pritzker update the state on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Easter's coming, but state public health director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has...
Apr 02, 2020
Behavioral health facilities in Illinois worried about finances due to pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is draining the coffers of Illinois' behavioral health facilities. (Photo courtesy: IDHS/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Drug treatment centers and oth...
Apr 02, 2020
Illinois unemployment spikes again, breaking last week’s record
This coincides with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's second week of non-essential shutdowns of businesses to fight the spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that's killed more than 5,000 nationwide. (Photo co...
Apr 02, 2020
