Category Archives: State News
Country, alt-rock and more slated for State Fair Grand Concerts
The six of 11 grandstand concerts announced so far run the gamut from country to nostalgia to alt-rock. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – From corn dogs to car ra...
Feb 11, 2020
Dueling opinions over what Clean Energy Jobs Act will mean for Illinois ratepayers
Todd Maisch with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce says CEJA is a bill hundreds of pages long that is unvetted. (Photo courtesy: Tumblr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers c...
Feb 11, 2020
University of Illinois takes steps to protect students amid coronavirus concerns
Dr. Robert Parker at the University of Illinois' McKinley Health Center personally contacted the students with any connection to the province in China where the virus originated. (Photo courtesy: WJBC...
Feb 11, 2020
Motorists and business owners’ reaction to proposed ban on pumping your own gas in Illinois
Meanwhile, other drivers noted gas station attendants were the norm in the past. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCPEKIN – If you hate getting out to pump your own gas this time...
Feb 11, 2020
Bipartisan call for Arroyo’s replacement to be ousted from Illinois House
Before Eva Dina Delgado was selected, House Speaker Michael Madigan in November sent the committeeman of the 36th Ward in Chicago a note that said Arroyo shouldn’t be involved in the selection p...
Feb 11, 2020
Illinois Secretary of State employees want same maternity leave policy as other state employees
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is preparing to sit down with union members looking to strike and says he will resolve the issues. (Facebook/JesseWhite) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg B...
Feb 11, 2020
Tech firm to locate in Twin-Cities enterprise zone, looks to hire 100 workers
The firm will hire 100 workers. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – A technology firm, based in New York State, is choosing Bloomington to expand its business to ...
Feb 10, 2020
Attorney says expunging cannabis records in Illinois could include complications
Outside of Cook County, people will be informed if they are eligible only by mail to the last known address, so affected people should contact the county where the offense occurred to update records. ...
Feb 10, 2020
Ameren Illinois plans $32M upgrade to natural gas pipeline in Pekin
Work will begin this week. (Photo courtesy: Ameren) By Heart of Illinois – ABC PEKIN – Ameren Illinois announced Monday plans to further upgrade natural gas lines in Pekin. The project is ...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois private school scholarship program grows despite donation slump
The Invest in Kids private school scholarship program offers a 75 percent state tax rebate in exchange for a donation to help a student go to the school of their choice tuition-free. (Photo courtesy: ...
Feb 10, 2020
