Category Archives: State News
Davis: Census should count everyone
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said he could go either way when it comes to including a citizenship question on the 2020 Census. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Central...
Jul 10, 2019
Blumenshine seeks 2020 primary rematch with Rep. Brady
Realtor David Paul Blumenshine is again challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the 105th District. (Photo from David Paul Blumenshine for State Representative Facebook page.) By Howard Pack...
Jul 07, 2019
ISU’s Dietz joins Pritzker on Rebuild Illinois victory tour
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz Illinois State University President Larry Dietz participated in Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois ...
Jul 04, 2019
Illinois is now a “Tobacco 21” state, here’s how the law is different
Bloomington Police Department spokesperson John Fermon said BPD is conducting compliance checks at businesses to ensure they're no longer selling tobacco to anyone under 21. (Photo John Fermon Bpd Pio...
Jul 01, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs capital bill in Springfield
Gov. JB Pritzker, signing the $45 billion infrastructure bill Friday morning in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Standing in front of the old Great Western Depot, where the...
Jun 28, 2019
Local police to play key role in tributes to slain Fulton County deputy
Slain Fulton County Sheriff’s Deputy Troy Chisum. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be represented in the tributes t...
Jun 27, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs recreational marijuana bill
Gov. JB Pritzker said the new law legalizing recreational cannabis for adults will accomplish a great deal. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers were high on life as ...
Jun 25, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs executive order for 2020 census
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to workers and volunteers before signing an executive order for the 2020 Census. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Losing one or two U.S. House seats. Pu...
Jun 20, 2019
Illinois birth rate falling faster than other states amid national decline
The 2020 Census is likely to show fewer Illinoisans, but it's not just an outmigration issue. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois takes ste...
Jun 19, 2019
Pritzker says he’s proud to celebrate Pride Month in Illinois
The pride rainbow flag flew over the Illinois Capitol for the first time this week. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD – The pride flag flew above the Illin...
Jun 18, 2019
