Category Archives: State News
One of the state’s business leaders does not share Gov. Pritzker’s optimism about the economy
Illinois Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Lou Sandoval. (Photo courtesy Illinois Chamber of Commerce)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois political watchers observed Wednesday's debate ove...
May 31, 2024
Lawmakers pass bill which removes Illinois’ sales tax on groceries
While local governments like the money from the sales tax on groceries, Republicans in the legislature don’t like the additional power the new law gives the locals to levy taxes without referend...
May 31, 2024
Illinois House approves $53 billion budget
SB 251 SA 3 has passed the House, 65-45, and awaits the governor's action. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A $53.1 billion budget is on its way to the governor.Just after 2 a.m., the I...
May 29, 2024
Illinois Poison Center sounding alarm on increased calls during summer
Why now and not winter? Basically with outdoor celebrations, hot food fails to stay hot and cold food fails to stay cold, increasing the risk of food poisoning. (Flickr/emertz76)By WMBD-TVCHICAGO R...
May 28, 2024
State Sen. Preston proposes an honor for former Secretary of State Jesse White
Former Secretary of State Jesse White. (Photo courtesy: Jesse White/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A teacher, paratrooper, lawmaker, college and pro athlete, and Secretary of State will hav...
May 24, 2024
West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes found in Fulton County
Tips on how to prevent the spread of West Nile Virus can be found below. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVFULTON COUNTY – The Fulton County Health Department announced a pool of mosquitoes in Cuba hav...
May 23, 2024
Big package of business incentives has passed the Illinois House
HB 817 has passed the House, 98-14. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A big package of business incentives, called the “quantum bill,” has passed the Illinois House.The gover...
May 23, 2024
Group of ex-convicts trying to get support for a program in Springfield
Antonio Lightfoot spoke at the capitol Wednesday evening. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Unless they're serving a life sentence, prisoners will get out and return to ...
May 22, 2024
Native American tribe could reclaim its land in DeKalb County if a bill becomes law
Rebecca Oest spoke at the capitol Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A long struggle by a Native American tribe to reclaim its land in DeKalb County woul...
May 21, 2024
Bill addressing legislative rulemaking of IEMA heads to Gov. Pritzker’s desk
State Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer sponsored the bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – As the Illinois General Assembly waits for a budget to be put together for a hoped-for Frid...
May 20, 2024
