Category Archives: State News
Illinois House passes legislature to legalize industrial hemp
The Illinois House has approved a bill that would legalize the production of industrial hemp, which can be used in agriculture and the production of various goods. (Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network SPRIN...
May 24, 2018
County Board’s vice chair thinks he knows Rauner’s view on Rivian
McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner of Ellsworth (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board vice chairman Jim Soeldner said he susp...
May 23, 2018
Lawmakers debate Rauner’s death penalty idea
Both sides of the death penalty debate say a hearing Monday was more about politics than policy. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Is it justice or revenge or politics? O...
May 22, 2018
Illinois House to hold Wednesday hearing on remainder of Rauner’s public safety plan
Gov. Rauner proposed his plan as part of an amendatory veto on gun purchase waiting periods. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House is set to he...
May 22, 2018
Illinois representatives sound off on failure of federal farm bill
Last week’s vote on the federal farm bill, fell flat, leaving farmers wondering what's going to happen. (Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – A new Farm Bill fac...
May 22, 2018
Illinois tourism marks record year with nearly 114 million visitors
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Cory Jobe said successful ad campaigns made 2017 the biggest year for Illinois tourism. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More people ...
May 21, 2018
Business expert: Springfield could impact small business growth
Mark Grant with the National Federation of Independent business has some concerns on how state laws could hurt small businesses in the state. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Ill...
May 20, 2018
CDC warns tick-borne illnesses are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say tick-borne illnesses are on the rise nationwide. (FreeImages.com/majasimenc)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As warm weather returns to I...
May 20, 2018
Illinois jobless rate sinks to 12-year low
Illinois added 4,700 jobs in April (Pixabay) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois unemployment rate hit a 12-year low last month. The April jobless rate came in at 4.4 percent, down slightly...
May 18, 2018
Unit 5 board backs TIF extension for Uptown Normal
Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Councilman Jeff Fritzen attend Thursday’s special meeting of the Unit 5 School Board.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The To...
May 18, 2018
