Category Archives: State News
Libertarian gov. candidate Jackson favors property tax rollback, marijuana legalization
Kash Jackson is the Libertarian nominee for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Kash Jackson)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Libertarian candidate for governor is riding his party’s theme...
Apr 06, 2018
Pritzker hard to pin down on tax plan
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, J.B. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy Facebook/J.B. Pritzker) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor, J.B. Pr...
Apr 05, 2018
State Farm cuts auto rates for Illinois drivers
Bloomington’s State Farm Insurance is reducing auto rates by almost three percent, effective May 7.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Illinois drivers covered by Bloomingt...
Apr 03, 2018
February saw ‘significant’ foreclosure decline
Foreclosures in February dipped significantly in Illinois, with a 37 percent drop from a year ago and a 17 percent decrease compared with January. (WJBC file photo) 04/01/18 By Illinois Radio Network ...
Apr 01, 2018
Illinois election officials to meet before automatic voter registration begins
Illinois rolls out the first phase of automatic voter registration in July. (Photo Flickr/Chef Matt Rock) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' election managers want to give voters ...
Mar 31, 2018
Voting underway for Illinois’ Top Innovation
Illinois residents are welcome to vote for the state’s greatest innovation in the last 200 years. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Bicentennial) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois...
Mar 29, 2018
DOJ to offer grants for panic buttons in schools
In response to recent school shootings, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost’s plan to put federal money to pay for panic buttons in schools is now law. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mike Bost) By Cole Lauterbach/Ill...
Mar 27, 2018
Gas prices undergoing seasonal increases
Gas prices are as low as $2.40 a gallon in Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Crude oil futures are still trading well below $100 a barrel, although ...
Mar 27, 2018
Sen. Brady seeks bipartisan solutions to gun violence, urges GOP unity against Pritzker
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is seeking bipartisan measures on gun violence, and he’s calling on the GOP to unite behind Gov. Rauner. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMIN...
Mar 26, 2018
SIU poll indicates discontent with incarceration rates
A recent poll from SIU indicates Illinois residents believe the state spends too much money on putting people behind bars. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Michael Coghlan)By Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE &#...
Mar 26, 2018
