Category Archives: State News
McLean County Libertarian seeks state leadership post
McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess. (Steve Suess photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Libertarian Party Chair Steve Suess announced Wednesday eveni...
Aug 21, 2019
Study: Asian carp more resilient than thought, could cross Lake Michigan, infest Great Lakes chain
Asian carp in the Illinois River are hearty enough to cross Lake Michigan, potentially infesting the other Great Lakes, according to a new report. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Illinois Radio Netw...
Aug 21, 2019
Report finds harassment at Illinois Capitol
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan – releasing a report of widespread harassment, bullying, and intimidation at the Capitol, said he didn't do enough to prevent it. (Photo courtesy WikiMedia/Il...
Aug 20, 2019
Harvest could start soon for some Illinois farmers
The past week had some weather suitable for farming, according to USDA state statistician Mark Schleusener. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois crops are trying t...
Aug 20, 2019
GOP members gather at Illinois State Fair
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) came to Springfield, it was the Republicans'...
Aug 15, 2019
ISP exhibit shows ‘Lacy’s Last Text’
The Illinois State Police tent at the Illinois State Fair has a jarring exhibit which is a testament to putting down your phone in the car. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – You...
Aug 15, 2019
Pelosi makes a stop at Illinois State Fair
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke Wednesday during the Governor’s Day brunch. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – "A mainstream agenda can also be a progressive agenda. ...
Aug 14, 2019
Disaster declaration a relief to some
Illinois farmers are thankful for declaration(Shane McGraw/flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The news that the USDA's declared all of Illinois a disaster area is a relief to many of the s...
Aug 13, 2019
Pritzker introduces new Elder Abuse Task Force
Illinois Department on Aging Director Paula Basta (second from left). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker used Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair Monday to ann...
Aug 12, 2019
Repeat winners at ISF hog and husband calling contests
Andrew Metheney, of Georgetown, became a four-time champion. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Repeat winners dominated the stage Sunday at the Illinois State Fair's hog- and hu...
Aug 12, 2019
