Category Archives: State News
White: Stop driving distracted and move over
Secretary of State Jesse White said he wants to work with lawmakers and the governor to keep Illinois roadways safe. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – With a number of Illinoi...
Apr 16, 2019
​Governor signs law banning local right-to-work zones
Gov. JB Pritzker Friday signed a pro-union bill into law. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – In another thumb in the eye of former Gov. Bruce Rauner, Gov. JB Pritzker Friday signed a bi...
Apr 12, 2019
Arrest made in Trooper’s death
An arrest has been made in the March 28th death of Illinois State Police Trooper Brooke Jones-Story. 55-year old Craig Dittmar of Stockton will be charged with two counts of Reckless Hom...
Apr 12, 2019
Londrigan eyes rematch with Davis
Springfield Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan wants a rematch against local Congressman Rodney Davis. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Launching her 2020 campaign for Congress, ...
Apr 11, 2019
​Graduated income tax amendment clears first hurdle
Illinois lawmakers have begun airing out the idea of a graduated income tax, by which people who make the most pay at a higher rate. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawm...
Apr 10, 2019
Lawmakers urge census participation
State Sen. Iris Martinez (D-Chicago) was one of several lawmakers urging all residents to participate in the upcoming U.S. Census. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's more at sta...
Apr 05, 2019
Governor signs bill giving more money to college grants
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the bill expanding college grants on Thursday at Southeast High School in Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker says the road back for...
Apr 05, 2019
Pritzker optimistic about DCFS
Gov. JB Pritzker chose Decatur as the place to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month. (Photo Facebook/JB Pritzker for Governor) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday chos...
Apr 04, 2019
Barickman: College savings program could be financial disaster
State Senator Jason Barickman said this program would be costly and the state has struggled with similars program. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Senator Jason Barick...
Apr 04, 2019
Bill to give babies $50 passes Illinois House
State Rep. Robyn Gabel says her bill to start $50 college savings accounts at birth for all children will get families thinking about college. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A b...
Apr 03, 2019
