Category Archives: State News
Illinois’ lack of November snow normal, warm temps not
State Climatologist Jim Angel says few parts of Illinois other than northern sections generally don’t see snow until December. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Tha...
Nov 29, 2017
Illinois’ stagnant sales tax revenues indicator of flat economic activity
Many brick-and-mortar stores are looking for news ways to attract customers as consumer buying habits have changed. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The...
Nov 27, 2017
Illinois Supreme Court tosses Beaman appeal
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to pursue an appeal made by Alan Beaman, who claims three now-retired Normal police officers focused on him as the primary suspect after the death of his for...
Nov 24, 2017
Thanksgiving costs down more than $10, least expensive meal since 2013
Thanksgiving meals are down less than $11 this year according to a study conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation. (Photo courtesy justgrimes/flickr) By Sean Copeland WASHINGTON – The Am...
Nov 22, 2017
Bloomington named Illinois’ drunkest city
Bloomington named the drunkest city in Illinois according to a recent CDC study.(Photo by Simon Cocks/flickr) By Sean Copeland Bloomington is considered the drunkest city in Illinois according to a re...
Nov 22, 2017
Enrollment still open for Medicare
The Medicare enrollment period ends on Dec. 7. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – There is still time left to sign up or enroll for Medicare. The process can be a bit daunt...
Nov 20, 2017
Sessions names new U.S. Attorney for Central Illinois, but pick might be temporary
U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has named John Childress of Springfield as the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois. The appointment expires in 120 days pending a presidential...
Nov 17, 2017
Brady opponent backs Ives to oust Rauner
David Paul Blumenshine, challenging State Rep. Dan Brady in the March primary, said he supports conservative Jeanne Ives for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy of Facebook/David Paul Blume...
Nov 15, 2017
Durbin: Trump needs to stop ‘high school rhetoric’ with North Korea
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says he’s doesn’t believe President Trump can’t be trusted with the power to order a nuclear strike. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHING...
Nov 14, 2017
Rauner calls for lower taxes on campaign trail
Governor Bruce Rauner was once again promoting his so-called Turnaround Agenda during a campaign stop in Decatur. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz/Illinois Radio Network DECATUR – Governor ...
Nov 13, 2017
