Category Archives: State News
AG Madigan: Daily gambling sites are illegal
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued an opinion declaring that illegal gambling occurs when someone “plays a game of chance or skill for money.” (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa ...
Dec 24, 2015
Metro unemployment highlights manufacturing losses
Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to 5.7 percent in November. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Twelve of the stat...
Dec 24, 2015
Several criminal justice reforms take effect Jan. 1
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Changes to the criminal justice system and policing are what one lawmaker calls one of the few bright spots from legislative ...
Dec 22, 2015
WalletHub offers financial predictions for 2016
WalletHub has released financial predictions for 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A financial analyst predicts the auto industry will continue its rebound in 2016.U.S. ...
Dec 22, 2015
Pontiac authorities searching for missing man
By Cynthia Grau- WJEZPONTIAC- Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday.According to Pontiac Police Chief J...
Dec 21, 2015
IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Dec 19, 2015
Lake Michigan getting federal money for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Ken Bosma)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The new federal budget includes millions for programs helping the Illinois side of Lake Michigan, including effor...
Dec 17, 2015
NWS: Christmas unlikely to be white
(WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It could be more wet than white for Christmas in Illinois."Right now, it looks like we may cool off toward this weekend, but it&...
Dec 17, 2015
Suburb votes to become first “right to work zone” in Illinois
The Illinois Policy Institute and the administration of Gov. Bruce Rauner are being accused of exploiting political connections to get Lincolnshire village trustees to pass the measure. (WJBC File Pho...
Dec 15, 2015
Duckworth, Zopp don’t believe Emanuel, Alvarez should resign
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Democratic candidates in the U.S. Senate race aren’t demanding resignations over the handling of the Laquan McDonald case.P...
Dec 15, 2015
