Category Archives: State News
Area soldier is part of history after Bush farewell
With President George W. Bush looking on, Central Illinois U.S. Army Captain Chris Blanchard stands at the head of President George H.W. Bush’s casket outside the Washington National Cathedral. ...
Dec 10, 2018
Inmates will continue to see copays for medical care after bill dies
Medical copays for Illinois prison inmates will remain in place after the legislature failed to override a veto of a bill that would have cut them. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopS...
Dec 09, 2018
IDOT asks drivers about roads, railways, rest stops
The state of Illinois is once again asking drivers about everything from potholes to the last time they rode the train with its annual traveler survey. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Transport...
Dec 09, 2018
Illinois prison inmates help with clean up after Taylorville tornado
The long road to restoring Taylorville after a devastating tornado rolled through town last weekend is getting some help from local volunteer inmates. (Dave Dahl) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole...
Dec 07, 2018
New legislative inspector general won’t be approved this year
The panel that oversees the watchdog who polices lawmakers says it's getting closer to finalizing a new inspector general. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bishop SPRINGFIELD &#...
Dec 07, 2018
A change to anti-biotics for animals on the horizon
State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) is the sponsor of a bill to restrict the use of antibiotics in animals. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Before he leaves office...
Dec 07, 2018
‘Superfan’ Crabtree remembered for his smile, love of girls basketball as Normal West copes with tragedy
Normal West girls basketball volunteer died in the crash between a Unit 5 school bus and a semi that was going the wrong way as the JV team was heading home from a game in Champaign.(Facebook photo) &...
Dec 07, 2018
State celebrates energy efficiency
Arjun Krishnaswami of the Natural Resources Defense Council has written a report about clean jobs in the rural Midwest. (Richard G Hawley/Tumblr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There’s ...
Dec 06, 2018
Climb in deer numbers this firearm season
Jackson, Adams, Randolph, and Pike Counties had the most kills in the 2018 firearm season, all with more than 2,000 each. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Dave Dahl SPRING...
Dec 06, 2018
Two dead as semi hits Normal West school bus head-on with JV athletes on board
Police and firefighters surround the Normal West school bus struck head-on by a wrong-way semi Wednesday night. Two people died, but female athletes on board did not suffer life-threatening inj...
Dec 06, 2018
