Category Archives: State News
Rally in Springfield urges lawmakers to commit to anti-violence legislation
Perhaps a couple hundred orange-shirted demonstrators cheered, chanted, and heard from lawmakers that included State Sen. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A...
May 01, 2024
Proposed Chicago Bears stadium seems to be a long shot without Springfield support
The proposed stadium would be a dome concept. (Photo courtesy: Chicago Bears/Twitter)By Blake Haas CHICAGO – A proposed Chicago Bears stadium could be a long shot without the backing of Gov...
Apr 25, 2024
Illinois gun owners host annual gathering in Springfield
The Illinois State Rifle Association put on its annual I-GOLD – Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The annual march from Springfield BOS Center to the...
Apr 19, 2024
Anti-Semitism on the rise across the state
David Goldenberg (middle), Midwest director of the Anti-Defamation League spoke during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Anti-Semi...
Apr 16, 2024
Moms Demand Action rallies at the state capitol for gun control legislation
Many rallied at the state capitol Tuesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Alexandra Burgos lives on through her parents' work. Rafael and Milagros Burgos a...
Apr 16, 2024
U of I study looks at eliminating the state’s sales tax on groceries
The governor wants to permanently do away with the one percent sales tax on groceries (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed to eliminate the state's sales t...
Apr 16, 2024
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce president says it’s essential to keep in place guidelines for DEI
Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce president Larry Ivory. (Facebook/Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Black business leaders say while they have ...
Apr 12, 2024
Some Illinois lawmakers want to do something about unregulated hemp products
State Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado (D-Chicago), mother of a 15-year-old girl, wants to do something about unregulated hemp products, some of which are in lookalike packaging like "Zkittles" or "Trips Ahoy." ...
Apr 12, 2024
Health care workers rally at state capitol for safe staffing issues
The ralliers said if conditions are unsafe for employees, that diminishes the quality of care people's loved ones will receive. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Health...
Apr 11, 2024
Proposed bill would expand coverage of cancer screenings in Illinois
More Illinoisans would have access to preventive cancer measures, if a bill in the Illinois Senate becomes law. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – More Illinoisans would have access to pr...
Apr 11, 2024
