Category Archives: State News
Gov. Rauner begins Asian trade mission
Gov. Bruce Rauner makes his first overseas trip in office this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is heading to Japan and China this weekend for an overseas...
Sep 07, 2017
State lawmakers hear public safety concerns of proposals to legalize marijuana
State Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon says of recreational use of marijuana becomes legalized in Illinois, the state should increase penalties for those who work outside the system. (Photo courtesy www.i...
Sep 07, 2017
Biss drops running mate
Democratic candidate for governor Daniel Biss visited with students at Normal Community High School in April. (Photo by WMBD-TV) By Morgan McHugh/WMBD-TV PEORIA – The Daniel Biss campaign for go...
Sep 07, 2017
Illinois Attorney General joins lawsuit to keep Dreamers in U.S.
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is among 15 Attorneys General suing the Trump Administration over DACA. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa Madigan) By Howard Packowitz SPRINGFIELD R...
Sep 06, 2017
Rural communities continue to shrink as jobless woes mount
A lack of job opportunities is forcing thousands of residents to leave rural counties in Illinois. (Photo by Doug Kerr/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois rural communities ...
Sep 04, 2017
Illinois crops suffering from drought
Parts of central and southern Illinois are experiencing drought conditions after a month devoid of much rain. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A dry Augu...
Sep 03, 2017
Most university employees don’t work in a classroom
Students are heading back to class at Illinois’ public universities this month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’s no surprise to the people who wo...
Sep 02, 2017
Deadly start to Labor Day weekend as crash kills two in Tazewell County
Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash on Townline Road, between Mackinaw and Minier. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TVRURAL TAZEWELL COUNTY – The sta...
Sep 01, 2017
Rauner pardons ex-ISU student in decades-old forgery case so he can own a gun to go hunting
Gov. Bruce Rauner pardoned ex-ISU student Brandon O’Neal in a 1991 forgery case. O’Neal asked for the pardon so he can own a gun and hunt with his family.(Photo courtesy YouTube/Rebo...
Sep 01, 2017
Rauner lauds school funding deal during BHS visit
Gov. Bruce Rauner, at BHS Thursday, praised the school funding bill he signed into law, believing it’s a fairer way to fund education. (File Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Howard Packo...
Aug 31, 2017
