Category Archives: State News
Health officials report three additional conronavirus deaths in Illinois, first case in McLean County
The MCHD will be conducting investigations on any suspected COVID-19 illness and notify the public if there are any additional confirmed cases in McLean County. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle ...
Mar 19, 2020
Mid-West Truckers Association applauding governor’s decision to waive overweight trucking permits
Schaefer says the need to move supplies during this crisis has grown significantly in the last ten days. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois trucking lea...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois’ COVID-19 shutdowns could hit taxpayers as local governments brace for impact
In Springfield, Alderman Ralph Hanauer said city budget officials are looking at freezing spending levels. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local governments a...
Mar 19, 2020
Illinois municipal leaders seek emergency powers for curfew, gas and gun sales bans amid pandemic
Local governments across Illinois are looking to give themselves emergency powers to ban the sale of things such as guns, gasoline and liquor as concerns over the spread of COVID-19 continue. (Photo c...
Mar 19, 2020
Hy-Vee announces new hour for customers considered “high risk”
Hy-Vee made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In response to COVID-19 and higher demand, Hy-vee announced its opening up an hour earli...
Mar 18, 2020
Public health officials announce 128 new coronavirus cases in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and state health officials were in Murphysboro Wednesday to give the daily update on COVID-19. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – State health officials are...
Mar 18, 2020
New report shows Bloomington near the bottom half of the country when it comes to sustained job creation
The Peoria, Bloomington, and Danville areas all hover near the bottom of the list. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report places nearly all Illinois metro...
Mar 18, 2020
Illinois’ congressional races take shape after primaries
Jeanne Ives has been coined the winner of the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters cast their ...
Mar 18, 2020
2020 Primary Recap
Election Day in Illinois continued despite COVID-19 concerns (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyMcLEAN COUNTY- State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington has beaten back a challenge from the conservati...
Mar 18, 2020
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
Joe Biden also won in Florida, which along with Arizona held its primary Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) CHICAGO (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for presiden...
Mar 17, 2020
