Category Archives: State News
Wheaton College student dies in hammer throw accident
Wheaton College hosted a remembrance on Sunday to honor student Ethan Roser who was killed in a hammer throw accident on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wheaton College) By Eric Stock WHEATON ̵...
Apr 24, 2017
Distracted driving awareness week April 24-28
Drivers are advised to not text while driving – for the safety of everyone on the road. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Governor Bruce Rauner has declared April 24-28 Illinois Distra...
Apr 22, 2017
Blagojevich arguments shut down in court
By Nick McClintock CHICAGO- The third time was not a charm for Former Governor Rod Blagojevich, as his bid to get his 14 year prison sentence shortened Friday was denied by thr 7th Circuit court of ap...
Apr 21, 2017
Elections board to report on whether Mautino violated order to amend reports
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December 2015. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A State Board of ...
Apr 21, 2017
Consolidating agencies, boards expected to save taxpayers money
Emancipating the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum from two state agencies is expected to save money. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bru...
Apr 18, 2017
Help in fight against child abuse
The McLean County Child Protection Network set up a display outside Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal to mark Child Abuse Awareness Month. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD...
Apr 16, 2017
Battle brewing over whether Illinois craft breweries can set up at farmers markets, special events
Craft brewers are at odds over established alcohol distributors over how to market and sell their products. (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – There's a battle ...
Apr 15, 2017
Illinois program helps disabled students find work
The STEP program aims to help students with disabilities gain work experience. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Disabled Illinois teens are gaining valuable job experien...
Apr 15, 2017
Darin LaHood to hold town hall meeting
Congressman Darin LaHood will host his first town hall meeting on Wednesday. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Congressman Darin LaHood will host his first town hall meeting next wee...
Apr 15, 2017
Illinois to change how schools are graded
Illinois will soon be grading schools based on the amount of academic growth from the students. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Steven Depo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is changing h...
Apr 15, 2017
