Category Archives: State News
South Bend mayor fills in for Biden during Democratic brunch at fair
During Thursday’s brunch for Illinois Democratic Party county chairmen, South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg filled in as speaker for former Vice President Joe Biden, who had laryngitis. (Dave ...
Aug 16, 2018
GOP enjoys Governor’s Day at Illinois State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner enters the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Governor’s Day on his Harley, continuing his personal tradition during his time in office. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &#...
Aug 15, 2018
The Whole Hog
Andrew Metheny is the winner of the Illinois State Fair's hog-calling contest. By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The 20-year-old from Georgetown, near Danville, is a three-peat winner and display...
Aug 13, 2018
Schimpf commends Rauner’s actions to keep students in-state
State Sen. Paul Schimpf says his district’s economy relies on the success of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network CARBONDALE – Illinois...
Aug 12, 2018
State Fair Queen has rich agriculture experience
Samantha Hasselbring has a long history of being involved in agriculture. (WJBC File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This year's Illinois State Fair Queen has entered two pageants in her life and won ...
Aug 12, 2018
2018 crop yield forecast provides positive outlook
This is the time of year in which the USDA puts out its first forecast for what’s going to come out of the fields. (WJBC File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – 2018's first crop yield forecast is ...
Aug 12, 2018
‘Nut Cases’ on the Ballot
Governor Bruce Rauner says the Republican party is disavowing two people on the November ballot (WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Holocaust denier Art Jones and 9/11 and Sandy Hook conspiracy the...
Aug 10, 2018
Governor cuts ribbon to open Illinois State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner cuts the ribbon to the 2018 Illinois State Fair with new fair manager Luke Sailer (left) and Illinois Director of Agriculture Raymond Poe. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &...
Aug 09, 2018
Weaver supports term limits in Illinois
Peoria’s Chuck Weaver doesn’t want to see term limits imposed nationally, but supports them in Illinois. (Facebook/Chuck Weaver) By RFD Radio Network PEORIA – State Senator Chuck Wea...
Aug 09, 2018
Warmer temperatures growing encouragement for local farmers
Recent warmer weather is showing signs of promise for Illinois farmers. (Shane McGraw/flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers this past week saw temperatures return to average, as th...
Aug 07, 2018
