Category Archives: State News
Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Feb 14, 2017
Report: Illinoisans experiencing second-worst income growth in the nation
A new study shows Illinoisans’ pocketbooks are not doing much better since the recession. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Raido Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 13, 2017
Lawmakers introduce “Zombie Preparedness” bill
Representative Chris Welch is looking have Illinois residents be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/RepChrisWelch) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are...
Feb 11, 2017
SIU to raise tuition for 2017-2018 school year
Southern Illinois University will raise tuition for students, despite enrollment falling this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Southern Illinois University trustees a...
Feb 10, 2017
Rauner hopeful on DeVos, but not waiting to fix Illinois schools
Governor Rauner says it’s still up to state lawmakers to fix Illinois schools.(Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner s...
Feb 09, 2017
Duckworth, Durbin vote against Sessions’ confirmation as AG
Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions won his confirmation for U.S. Attorney General on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jeff Sessions) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – The showdown over Alabama Sen. J...
Feb 09, 2017
Chris Kennedy announces run for Illinois governor
Chicago businessman Chris Kennedy has announced his intention to run for governor of Illinois in 2018. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/Christopher G. Kennedy) By Patrick Baron. Chris Kennedy, son of the late...
Feb 08, 2017
Rauner pushes effort to boost diversity in advanced classes
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke to students at Herrin Junior High on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By WJBC Staff BELLEVILLE – Gov. Bruce Rauner is highlighting the Lead Higher initiati...
Feb 08, 2017
Duckworth, Durbin vote against DeVos confirmation
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth voted against Betsy DeVos for U.S. Education Secretary. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate vote on Education Secre...
Feb 08, 2017
Medicinal marijuana industry producing far below capacity
The CEO of the state’s largest medical cannabis organization says they’re only helping a quarter of the people that they could. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Cole Lau...
Feb 05, 2017
