Category Archives: State News
Illinois confirms more hepatitis A cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health is putting out a warning after confirming that another five people are sick with hepatitis A according to Director Nirav Shah. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Departm...
Dec 05, 2018
Facebook brings community boost to Springfield
Facebook is trying to help small businesses in Springfield get more out of their favorite social media site. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Facebook is trying to help small busine...
Dec 03, 2018
State Farm CEO named to Pritzker transition team
State Farm CEO Michael Tipsord was one of 37 members named Monday to Pritzker’s Job Creation and Economic Opportunity Committee. (Photo from www.statefarm.com) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &...
Dec 03, 2018
Storms tear through Taylorville
A stormy weekend for parts of Central and Southern Illinois (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl TAYLORVILLE– There was time for an early morning service, then it was time to work for Rev. Stev...
Dec 03, 2018
Rauner offers helping hand in administration transition
Gov. Bruce Rauner says in the transition to Gov.-elect JB Pritzker, he's trying to exit the governor's office on a high note. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – He's unhappy he lost t...
Dec 02, 2018
Workplace injuries decline in Illinois
In Illinois, the health care and social assistance industry reported the most injuries, followed by manufacturing, transportation and warehousing and construction. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By I...
Dec 02, 2018
No vote on ride-sharing during veto session
State Rep. Art Turner (D-Chicago) says rather than vote on a car-sharing regulation bill, everyone with a stake in the issue will try to compromise so a bill can be passed next year. (WJBC file photo)...
Dec 02, 2018
Rauner displeased with raise of damage awards
The governor said he would have been okay with a bill narrowing the scope of the $2 million award to Quincy cases. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Looking back upon the just-com...
Dec 01, 2018
A busy day in the House
Illinois lawmakers wrap up the 100th General Asembly this week.(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl The Illinois House Wednesday went 1-for-2 on overriding the governor's vetoes of a pair of high-pro...
Nov 29, 2018
Lawmaker apologizes after threatening remarks
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (left) called her remarks an attempt to illustrate empathy which she did not convey properly. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Wednesday's Illinois House sessi...
Nov 28, 2018
