Category Archives: State News
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
Fermi named most important scientist in Illinois Top 200 voting
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum administers the Illinois Top 200 voting. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ bicentennial best of voters...
Sep 18, 2018
IEMA advises checking where your hurricane relief donations go
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency says a list of reputable charities can be found at Ready.Illinois.gov. (Flickr/U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Shaw)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Sep 17, 2018
Pritzker calls for higher priority for mental health treatment
Pritzker said he has firsthand knowledge of the need for mental health resources due to his mother’s alcoholism.(Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – When the Democrat running for...
Sep 14, 2018
New flu vaccine comes to you
New flu patch gets vaccine to those who might avoid the flu shot (WJBC File Photo) By Katherine Murphy If you would rather forego a flu shot than sit in the doctor’s office you may soon b...
Sep 14, 2018
Rauner softens tone in Chicago campaign stop
Gov. Bruce Rauner told a gathering in Chicago Thursday that he continues to learn and grow as governor. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl CHICAGO – With just over seven weeks until Election D...
Sep 13, 2018
E-cigarettes may go up in smoke if sales to minors continue
Illegal sales to minors could mean a ban on ALL e-cig products(Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyA major crackdown on the sale of e-cigarette devices to minors was announced Wednesday as the U.S Food a...
Sep 13, 2018
Social media donation may be two-fold
Political spending may be a way to head off political regulations(Pixabay) By Illinois Radio NetworkFacebook has donated more than $250,000 to Illinois state senators and representatives since 20...
Sep 13, 2018
State education board report addresses teacher shortage
James Helfer (left to right) and Libia Gil of the Illinois State Board of Education and Stephanie Banchero of the Joyce Foundation discuss the Teach Illinois report addressing the state’s teache...
Sep 11, 2018
Deal with Mexico looks good to Illinois farmers
By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD– There's still no deal between the U.S. and Illinois' largest trading partner Canada, but a deal inked with Mexico has farmers in the Land of Lincoln feelin...
Sep 11, 2018
