Category Archives: State News
Expert says employees need sick time, especially now
People going to work sick can spread COVID-19 (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – People in the U.S. have access to arguably the best healthcare ava...
Mar 10, 2020
State health officials report four new cases of coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (right) during a press conference Monday announced a disaster proclamation has been issued in response to the coronavirus in Illinois. (Photo Illinois.gov) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO &...
Mar 09, 2020
House bill would create statewide drug take-back program
A new law that would create a statewide system for safely disposing of unwanted drugs and medications is being considered in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Mar 09, 2020
State Rep. Skillicorn: Changing clocks twice a year “creates health concerns”
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee), sponsoring a bill to quit changing clocks twice a year, says it does not necessarily need congressional approval. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSP...
Mar 09, 2020
Bloomington couple details experience while on cruise ship with numerous cases of coronavirus
The ship is expected to dock in Oakland on Monday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC)By Heart of Illinois and Blake HaasCALIFORNIA – As the world continues to monitor the spread of the coronavirus , a Bl...
Mar 09, 2020
Sponsors of vaccine mandate proposals at Illinois statehouse face opposition
State Rep. Darren Bailey said he and others throughout the state have concerns about various measures dealing with vaccine mandates. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 09, 2020
Report: Illinois homeowners paying ‘shadow mortgage’ worth thousands
Policy researchers at the nonprofit Wirepoints came to that estimate by adding up and dividing the future liabilities owed by the state, county and local municipalities in the form of pensions and ret...
Mar 09, 2020
Illinois House Revenue Committee leaders urge budgeting based on real revenues
The General Assembly has not passed an official revenue estimate in years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers in the Illinois House Revenue and F...
Mar 09, 2020
Hundreds march in Springfield for International Women’s Day
Those who gathered for the women’s rally and march said it’s time to make a difference.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Postponed from a frigid January, the Springf...
Mar 09, 2020
SIU to provide medical services for Illinois state prisons
The Illinois Department of Corrections is launching a new pilot program to improve health care services for state inmates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The...
Mar 06, 2020
