Category Archives: State News
Bow hunters seeking land have options in IDNR program
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is looking to give bow hunters more options when it comes to what land they can hunt on. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By RFD Radio N...
Aug 06, 2018
GOP attorney general hopeful stays out of local immigration debate
Illinois Attorney General candidate Erika Harold said she does not take positions whether local governments like Bloomington should pass ‘welcoming’ resolutions to reduce deportation fears...
Aug 06, 2018
Restaurateurs crafting special beer for firefighters
A beer crafted to honor Springfield firefighters has helped a charity. (Flickr/SimonCocks)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Springfield restaurateurs Court and Karen Conn were out of the country in late...
Aug 05, 2018
Vienna Beef owner: Chicago is the only place for Chicago hot dogs
Jim Bodman says there’s only one place to really experience an authentic Chicago-style hot dog. (Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – There's only one place where you can make a Chicago hot d...
Aug 05, 2018
2018 Illinois State Fair highlights range from food to entertainment
Illinois State Fair Manager Luke Sailer says this year’s entertainment will feature many artists and bands who are making their mark on the music world. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD R...
Aug 02, 2018
Rauner blames Madigan for creating sexual harassment culture
Gov. Rauner blames House Speaker Mike Madigan for creating a culture of sexual harassment in Springfield. Rauner’s comments came after a GOP state representative resigned Wednesday for allegedly...
Aug 01, 2018
Illinois Lottery Set to Help Fallen Officers
Governor Rauner signed a new bill that teams up with the Illinois Lottery (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you want to honor the memory of fallen police officers, the...
Jul 31, 2018
State fire marshal probes Woodford County grain elevator blast
No injuries were reported after an explosion early Monday at the Grainland Cooperative grain elevator in Eureka. (Photo from Eureka-Goodfield Fire Protection District Emergency Medical Services/Facebo...
Jul 30, 2018
Illinois crops look good, but its early
Illinois crop reports are good, but that’s not the whole story. (Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois crop condition reports are good, but that's not the whole story in determining...
Jul 30, 2018
Report shows Illinoisans exercise more than average American
As recently displayed at Illinois State University, nearly a quarter of Illinoisans get enough exercise, according to a national study. (Pixabay/maxmann) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Jul 30, 2018
