Category Archives: State News
Schock believes 114th Congress will be good
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The next two years should be better than the previous two on Capitol Hill, says U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria). “I ho...
Dec 29, 2014
2015 marks Lincoln museum’s 10th anniversary
(WJBC file photo) By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will celebrate 10 years in 2015 with activities and events. The celebration fal...
Dec 29, 2014
Sen. Brady: 2015 time to turn Illinois around
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is looking forward to 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has a few things he's looking forw...
Dec 29, 2014
New law will hold parents more liable in underage drinking parties
By Associated PressSPRINGFIELD- Parents and guardians considering allowing their teens to host parties will be responsible for more than just the alcohol consumed in the house when the new year rolls ...
Dec 28, 2014
New app could save lives in grain accidents
Photo by Flickr user Deewayne NealyBy The Associated PressBLOOMINGTON- A new app could help reduce the number of fatal grain bin entrapments that occur in Illinois.The Illinois Corn Marketing Board an...
Dec 28, 2014
Davis offers thoughts on Rauner governorship
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts about the upcoming Bruce Rauner administration at Uptown Station in Normal. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner wil...
Dec 28, 2014
Former Gov. Jim Edgar to receive honorary degree
(WJBC file photo) By The Associated Press CARBONDALE – Former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar will be among several people recognized with honorary degrees from Southern Illinois University at its spr...
Dec 27, 2014
Pathways to College Success helping make college worth the price
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Before you go to college, you might want to ask yourself why. Is it to become a well-rounded person? Is it to try to get a job...
Dec 27, 2014
Group sues Elgin over medical marijuana zoning
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dank Depot) By The Associated Press ELGIN – A business group has sued the northern Illinois community of Elgin over a zoning permit granted to a proposed medical marijuana...
Dec 27, 2014
New Illinois law expands school bullying authority
By The Associated Press CHICAGO – Illinois school districts soon will have the authority to punish students for cyberbullying, even if it occurs outside of school. The (Champaign) ...
Dec 26, 2014
