Category Archives: State News
State health officials report first coronavirus death in Illinois
IDPH Dr. Ngozi Ezike (center) and Gov. JB Pritzker give a daily briefing on COVID-19. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil Doyle CHICAGO – State health officials are reporting the first coronavir...
Mar 17, 2020
Report: Despite diverse economy, Illinois more vulnerable to coronavirus downturn
Fitch rates Illinois' creditworthiness as just above junk bond status. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – As many states facing imminent cash flow issues dip int...
Mar 17, 2020
Illinois National Guard to help with medical intake while local governments seek compliance on closure orders
The Illinois National Guard has been activated to help in the state's response to COVID-19. (Photo courtesy: Illinois National Guard/Twitter) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois...
Mar 17, 2020
Normal shopping habits encouraged as Illinois grocers work to restock shelves
Stores like Walmart in Bloomington are having trouble keeping up with high demand. (Photo courtesy: Katherine Murphy/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With Illinois restaurants set t...
Mar 17, 2020
IDPH reports 12 new coronavirus cases, state total now 105
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Dr. Ngozi Ezike gave the daily briefing on coronavirus in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You’ve heard it before – don’...
Mar 16, 2020
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker orders Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30, IDPH announces 29 new coronavirus cases
Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday ordered all restaurants and bars to close until March 30 due to the coronavirus. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Neil Doyle CHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker has ord...
Mar 15, 2020
Illinois up to 64 coronavirus cases, first reported downstate
Gov. JB Pritzker and state health officials will give a daily briefing on COVID-19. (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Hours after the governor ...
Mar 15, 2020
