Category Archives: State News
WIU President resigns amid fiscal turmoil
Western Illinois University President Jack Thomas’ resignation is effective June 30. (Western Illinois University photo) By Howard Packowitz MACOMB – Western Illinois University Pre...
Jun 15, 2019
Gov. Pritzker signs Reproductive Health Act into law
Opposing sides of the abortion debate remain dug in, even as Gov. Pritker Wednesday signed the Reproductive Health Act into law. (Photo Governor JB Prtizker/Facbook) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &#...
Jun 12, 2019
Cannabis industry to create thousands of new jobs in Illinois
The owner of a couple of medical cannabis dispensaries says there's likely to be hundreds of jobs created even before the adult-use, recreational cannabis bill is in full effect. (WJBC File Photo) &nb...
Jun 12, 2019
Durbin concerned about levees
There won't be an easy solution to this year's flooding, in the opinion of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl, WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– A day after touring downstate floodi...
Jun 10, 2019
Remains of El Paso’s famed Archbishop set for move to Peoria
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube) By Howard Packowitz PEORIA – The remains of famed Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso appear to be headed to Peori...
Jun 10, 2019
Athletes seek inclusion at Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games
Special Olympians march into Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium Friday night. (Special Olympics Illinois photo.) By Howard Packowitz The Flame of Hope burns bright at Illinois State Uni...
Jun 07, 2019
Catholic bishop bars pro-choice Democratic leaders from receiving communion
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is prohibited from receiving communion in the Catholic Diocese of Springfield for his support of abortion rights. (File photo by Illinois Radio Network)By ...
Jun 07, 2019
UPDATED: Miller Park Zoo sought to keep flamingo’s death under wraps
A flamingo at Miller Park Zoo was euthanized in May after suffering injuries when a child threw a rock at the bird. (Miller Park Zoo photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – If Miller Par...
Jun 05, 2019
New law requires high school students to apply for college aid before graduation
Under the plan, high schools in the state will be required to have seniors fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and if eligible a state student aid application as well. (Photo Pixabay)...
Jun 05, 2019
Gov. Pritzker visits flooded communities
Gov. Pritzker and members of his cabinet spent Tuesday afternoon visiting the flooded communities of Winchester – in western Illinois – and Grafton – in southern Illinois. (Photo Pix...
Jun 05, 2019
