Category Archives: State News
Illinois’ small businesses have less than four months to adhere to new rules and protections for their workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last month that's intended to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Network/ Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD ...
Sep 16, 2019
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide from most ...
Sep 16, 2019
UPDATED: State Fire Marshall to investigate downtown Pontiac blaze
The State Fire Marshall will investigate what caused the fire that destroyed Wright Furniture’s warehouse and Duffy Ambulance Service’s living quarters and garage in Downtown Pontiac.(Cat ...
Sep 15, 2019
Fire tears through Pontiac businesses
Firefighters continue to put out hot spots well into the afternoon. (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC) By A.J. Harris PONTIAC – At just before 11:00 in the morning Saturday, an employee of Wright's Fur...
Sep 15, 2019
Normal Council’s Cummings seeks Rep. Brady’s Illinois House Seat
Normal Town Council member Chemberly Cummings is a Democratic candidate for representative in the 105th Illinois House District. (Photo courtesy normal.org) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON R...
Sep 13, 2019
Pritzker: Enrollment numbers show investment in education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Wednesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Gov. JB Pritzker is thrilled about enrollment at ...
Sep 11, 2019
Hy-Vee announces recall due to undeclared allergens
Beef and chicken products recalled due to mis-branding and undeclared allergens (WJBC File Photo) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary, based in Ankeny, Iowa, is recal...
Sep 11, 2019
Democratic Party leader hopes to unseat Rep. Kinzinger
Congressional candidate Dani Brzozowski. (Dani Brzozowski Facebook photo) By Howard Packowitz LA SALLE – A high-profile lawmaker with McLean County roots is facing a re-election challenge...
Sep 11, 2019
ISBEPC Tim Murphy: State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches
The State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or price-reduced lunch. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois ...
Sep 09, 2019
Bloomington Council to vote Monday night on creating cannabis task force
The Bloomington City Council will decide Monday night whether to create a cannabis task force examining ways the city can implement the state’s new law legalizing recreational use of marijuana. ...
Sep 08, 2019
