Category Archives: State News
ISU Gamma Phi Circus performers won’t be home for Thanksgiving
ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus will perform at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Illinois State University photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – When C...
Sep 05, 2019
Charges dropped against former Congressman Aaron Shock
Ex-congressman Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CHICAGO – Former Central Illinois Congressman Aaron Shock has been cleared of federal criminal charges alleging misuse of camp...
Sep 04, 2019
U of I student group calls noose incident racist, unwelcome
U of I residence staff reported a noose hanging inside an elevator at Allen Hall early Sunday. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois Housing) By Neil DoyleURBANA – A University of Illinois...
Sep 04, 2019
IDOT reminds drivers of extra law enforcement over the Labor Day weekend
With gas prices at a three year low, AAA said roadways are expected to be busy for travelers this weekend. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim MoranSPRI...
Aug 30, 2019
McLean County suit eyes damages from key players in opioid epidemic
A McLean County lawsuit says opioid abuse is the “worst man-made epidemic in modern medical history.” (Flickr photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County government...
Aug 28, 2019
Attendance up at Illinois State Fair
Preliminary numbers show around 509,000 people visited the fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Before the Illinois State Fair began, retu...
Aug 23, 2019
Jobs up in Twin-Cities, all metro areas across Illinois
All metro areas in Illinois saw job growth for the first time since 2000. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Jobs were up in all 14 Illinois metro areas for the first time in 19 ...
Aug 22, 2019
Illinois Democrats raise concerns about Census undercount in rural, minority areas
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and other Illinois Democrats sent a letter to the director of the U.S. Census. (Photo Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Aug 22, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl S...
Aug 22, 2019
Polling places headed to Cook County Jail
People detained pre-trial each year won't miss out on the opportunity to have their voices heard according to Governor Pritzker. (PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Some jail inmat...
Aug 22, 2019
