Category Archives: State News
Judy Baar Topinka remembered in new book written by son
Joseph Topinka, son of the late Judy Baar Topinka, outlines his mother’s political career in a new book. Topinka died in 2014. (Facebook) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Joseph Baar Top...
May 17, 2018
Dixon shooter’s gun allegedly belonged to his mother
Matthew Milby allegedly used a gun that belonged to his mother when he and a Dixon High School resource officer exchanged gunfire. (State Police) By Patrick Baron DIXON – State Police are learni...
May 17, 2018
Governor’s surprise phone call to WJBC: ‘I love Rivian’
Gov. Bruce Rauner speaks with a Rivian executive after announcing the electric automaker would move into the former Mitsubishi plant in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
May 16, 2018
Pritzker won’t support death penalty coming back to Illinois
J.B. Pritzer says he would support a debate about reinstituting the death penalty, but says it should be separate from gun laws. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD ...
May 15, 2018
IDOT program promotes motorcycle awareness, safety
With warmer weather providing ample opportunity for motorcyclists to ride, the Illinois Department of Transportation wants to ensure all drivers are safe and aware. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio...
May 13, 2018
Bill to exempt Illinois veterans groups from city bans on video gambling passes Senate
Local leaders say the state should not step in when municipalities have already established rules on gambling (Flickr/roundnoon) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state senators h...
May 12, 2018
Lawmakers look ease student access to medical marijuana-extract oil in school
The oil is not intoxicating and helps control seizures. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois school nurses could soon be dispensin...
May 09, 2018
Illinois’ Top 200 voters picking state’s best scenic spots
Starved Rock State Park near Utica is among the choices in the voting for the state’s top scenic spots. (Facebook/Starved Rock State Park) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’...
May 09, 2018 (Photo courtesy: File)
Sen. Duckworth: Ending Iran deal reckless, GOP lawmakers applaud move
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said decision to end Iran nuclear deal is reckless. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth of I...
May 09, 2018
Pritzker backs term limits for legislative leaders, not for elected offices
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker meets with McLean County Democrats at Illinois Wesleyan University. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Th...
May 08, 2018
