Category Archives: State News
Illinois State Board of Elections offers voting 101
Matt Dietrich, a public information officer with Illinois State Board of Elections said many Illinois voters have questions when it comes to Election Day. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle With t...
Oct 03, 2018
A new law could help Illinois reduce interest payments to private sector
The law allows $2 billion to be invested on Illinois' behalf, which is expected to save the state a generous amount of interest payments. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopIn...
Oct 03, 2018
New poll gives J.B. Pritzker 22-point lead in Illinois gubernatorial race
A new poll from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University says Gov. Bruce Rauner is behind by 22 points.(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountIf t...
Oct 03, 2018
International grain buyers tour all things agriculture in Illinois
Twenty grain buyers from four nations are touring Illinois this week, getting a look at all things agricultural with Warren Goetsch, deputy director, IL Dept. of Ag. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl Ill...
Oct 01, 2018
Dry, hot summer in Illinois perfect conditions for weed that poisoned Lincoln’s mother
Cattle often graze on white snakeroot instead of the browned grass during dry conditions. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A poisonous weed that prompted President Abe Lincoln&#...
Oct 01, 2018
New director of the Democratic Party of Illinois ready to get started
State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) has added a new job: executive director of the Democratic Party of Illinois.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– We're seeing more of Stat...
Oct 01, 2018
Illinois State Fair Grandstand was not grand in concert ticket sales
The concerts at the Springfield venue wound up losing $210,000 as the Grandstand set a record last year selling 59,000 concert tickets.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio N...
Sep 30, 2018
New report about Illinois’ brainpower shows improvement
Coalition president and CEO Mark Harris says, "It's, frankly, a bit of a mixed bag. Illinois certainly is a powerhouse in research and development. Overall activity reached $16.5 billion, but what we'...
Sep 30, 2018
State worker wants to fight against union suit
The head of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 is suing to allow unions to negotiate deals that were better for union members than for non-dues paying members. (Pixaby)By Illinoi...
Sep 30, 2018
CDC: 80 thousand flu deaths, Illinois not sure how many here
Both the CDC and Illinois’ Department of Public Health say the best way to make sure you don’t get sick or don’t get seriously sick, is to get a flu shot.(Flickr/USACEEuropeDis) ...
Sep 29, 2018
