Category Archives: State News
Illinois among states with ‘widespread’ flu activity
Gov. Bruce Rauner received a flu shot during a news conference. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The flu season is here in Illinois. More and more p...
Dec 26, 2017
Illinois legislators work to pass bipartisan net neutrality bill
An Illinois Congressman says net neutrality kept his constituents from having more internet provider options. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Federal Communications Com...
Dec 25, 2017
Rodney Davis, Peter Roskam differ on national concealed carry reciprocity
Two Illinois Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to the laws surrounding concealed carry reciprocity. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Members of...
Dec 25, 2017
Rauner defends state’s handling of veterans home where 13 have died
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would drink the water at a veterans home in Quincy where 13 residents have died since a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB QUINCY ...
Dec 22, 2017
Illinois jobless rate holds steady despite loss of 1,100 jobs
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate held steady last month in Illinois, but jobs were down a bit. November’s jo...
Dec 22, 2017
AAA Chicago sees record holiday travel, average gas price here seen at $2.40 per gallon
The average price of gasoline in Bloomington-Normal during the holiday season is $2.40 per gallon, according to AAA Chicago. (Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Howard Packowitz It will cost a little more to fill...
Dec 22, 2017
Illinois’ congressional delegation split on federal tax cut bill
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling the GOP tax bill a scam. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – The U.S. House will vote again on Wednesday after the ...
Dec 20, 2017
Congressional candidate’s views shaped by his religious faith, sees tax bill as morally ‘awful’
Democratic Congressional Candidate Jon Ebel, a University of Illinois professor, is running for the seat now held by Central Illinois Republican Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy of Jon Ebel for Co...
Dec 20, 2017
Illinois experiencing shortage of educators in Central and Southern regions
Regional Superintendent Mark Jontry says future teachers are leaving central and southern Illinois potentially leaving them at a disadvantage compared to the rest of the state. (Photo by WJEZ) By Cyth...
Dec 19, 2017
Illinois legislators prepare for tax vote
U.S. Representative Peter Roskam, who helped rewrites to the tax code, says the proposal will reflect the opportunity in the American economy. (Photo courtesy of Facebook) By Illinois Radio Net...
Dec 18, 2017
