Category Archives: State News
Therapy horses visit Springfield children’s hospital
Andra Ebert (left), brought her three miniature horses to a Springfield children's hospital for animal therapy. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Don't call them ponies. But a T...
Jul 29, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs two new laws to help protect immigrant youth
Inspired by the plight of immigrant children, the governor has signed into law two bills he says will help. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The governor Tu...
Jul 23, 2019
Crop Statistician: May not be too late to have a good 2019
Corn has entered the dough stage, and 43 percent of corn is in good to excellent condition.(WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It may not be too late for Illinois farmers to have a ...
Jul 23, 2019
Roundtable of Illinois health professionals discuss shortages in doctors, nurses
A major focus of a Springfield roundtable discussion on health professional shortages discussed the need for streamlining education. (Photo U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis/Twitter) By Illinois Radio Netwo...
Jul 23, 2019
Employees Given No Warning Before Plant Closure
One former employee says there was shock when they learned of the closing. (From DuPont Pioneer website)By A.J. HarrisLEROY – A former employee of the now-closed DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred Plant has...
Jul 18, 2019
ISP looking for answers 16 years after Streator boy’s murder
7-year old Dalton Mesarchik was reported missing on March 26, 2003 and was found murdered the next day. (Photo Illinois State Police Investigations/Facebook) By Neil Doyle STREATOR – Illi...
Jul 15, 2019
Analysis of Illinois DCFS finds revolving door of directors, workers, union pay hikes
A Chicago-based nonprofit analyzed one of Illinois' most troubled state agencies and found some eye-popping figures. (Photo courtesy Illinois.gov) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRI...
Jul 15, 2019
Safety, parking worries seen as IDOT considers Route 9 bike lanes
Bloomington residents review plans to resurface Route 9 and add bike lanes on the heavily-traveled state road. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bl...
Jul 12, 2019
Confederate Railroad to perform at Illinois motorcycle dealership
The country music band was dropped from the DuQuoin State Fair this week (Photo Confederate Railroad/Facebook) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – While they may have got booted from DuQuoin Stat...
Jul 11, 2019
Gov. Pritzker addresses cancellation of Confederate Railroad
Gov. JB Pritzker says it's not okay for Confederate Railroad to play at the DuQuoin State Fair. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One man's music is another man's hate speech.The ...
Jul 10, 2019
