Category Archives: State News
Indoor Football team inks 2-year deal with Grossinger Motors Arena
Midway Marauders Owner Dan Ryan (left) and General Manager Chris Matthews (right) spoke with the media on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON –The Midway Marauders ...
Dec 13, 2019
Deer harvest down compared to last year
The 2019 deer harvest total is 75,349. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the second firearm dee...
Dec 13, 2019
Amid federal probe, Illinois lawmakers back bill to repeal Exelon subsidies
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who also opposed the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, is co-sponsor of Batinick's bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) ...
Dec 13, 2019
Lightfoot: Illinois lawmakers seeking ‘tinsel on the Christmas tree’ perks killed Chicago casino compromise
Lightfoot is confident they can get something done early next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were only five voters away from reachin...
Dec 13, 2019
Sangamon County man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Congressman Davis
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – A Rochester man has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a threat to shoot central Illinois...
Dec 12, 2019
Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against Juul Labs
In the lawsuit, Raoul is alleging that by combining its sleek, easily-concealed e-cigarette device with an offering of sweet and fruity flavors, a less harsh nicotine solution, and marketing designed ...
Dec 12, 2019
ISBE draws for first and last on ballot
The drawing took place Wednesday afternoon in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In another old-fashioned Illinois custom, someone draws Ping Pong balls out of a woo...
Dec 11, 2019
State Rep. Zalewski: “It would make it a fun March” in hopes to have sports betting running by March Maddness
Once it's all up and running, the sports gambling sites will be limited. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The legislature's point man on sports betting says he hopes things w...
Dec 11, 2019
Illinois’ congressional delegation split along party lines over impeachment
The split is mostly along party lines in Illinois as to whether President Donald Trump should be impeached. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressio...
Dec 11, 2019
