Category Archives: State News
Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.
The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state's largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capi...
Feb 16, 2024
State treasurer’s office reports January missing money returns
Over 25,000 claims were paid during the month of January. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Nearly $17.2 million in missing money was returned by the Illinois State Treasurer's office in the m...
Feb 15, 2024
Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state
Members of the Teamsters Local 916 union rally Wednesday outside of the Illinois Department of Transportation building in Springfield. Unions representing about 3,800 state highway workers have author...
Feb 15, 2024
American Legionnaires gather at Lincoln Tomb on President Lincoln’s 215th birthday
Monday marked President Lincoln’s 215th birthday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The American Legion lauded Springfield's favorite son at Lincoln's Tomb Monday...
Feb 12, 2024
Work from Home: New study shows 18% of Illinoisans work from home
The new study comes from the University of Illinois. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One legacy of the pandemic has been the rise of "working from home."The University of ...
Feb 12, 2024
New bill in Springfield makes mishandling corpse a felony
The new bill stems from a case in in a central Illinois funeral home. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The allegations of mishandling dozens of corpses at the Heinz Funeral...
Feb 06, 2024
Illinoisans rally for higher wages as lawmakers return to Springfield
Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol as lawmakers returned to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With lawmakers back in Springfield, it's the seaso...
Feb 06, 2024
Gov. Pritzker shares thoughts on violent crime during rally in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Violent crime in Chicago is on the way down – double-digit...
Feb 01, 2024
‘National Unclaimed Property Day’ kicks off the month of February
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – Thursday is "National Unclaimed Property Day," and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging all Illinoi...
Feb 01, 2024
Bloomington lawmaker backing bill to make life easier for family farmers
The Farm Bureau says it takes about 1,300 acres for a farmer to clear $100,000 a year.(Photo courtesy FarmweekNow.com)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – Farming is backbreaking work, and the estate tax f...
Feb 01, 2024
