Category Archives: State News
Several criminal justice reforms take effect Jan. 1
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Changes to the criminal justice system and policing are what one lawmaker calls one of the few bright spots from legislative ...
Dec 22, 2015
WalletHub offers financial predictions for 2016
WalletHub has released financial predictions for 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A financial analyst predicts the auto industry will continue its rebound in 2016.U.S. ...
Dec 22, 2015
State school testing uncertain due to budget impasse
Roger Eddy, executive director of the Illinois Association of School Boards, says he doesn't know of school boards which had hoped for the SAT to replace the ACT as the college entrance exam included ...
Dec 22, 2015
Pontiac authorities searching for missing man
By Cynthia Grau- WJEZ PONTIAC- Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday. According to Pontiac Police Chief...
Dec 21, 2015
Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Dec 21, 2015
Davis discusses federal budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis doesn’t like Congress constantly pushing up against government shutdown deadlines. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski WASHINGTON – Congress has passed a feder...
Dec 20, 2015
IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Dec 19, 2015
Retirees speak out against retirement income tax proposal
(Logo courtesy of AARP) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If Illinois lawmakers and the governor are thinking of taxing retirement income, they may want to look at the results of...
Dec 18, 2015
Illinois jobless rate edges up
By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network The state’s unemployment rate has moved up for the first time in months. The November jobless rate is 5.7% — up three tenths from the month before....
Dec 18, 2015
Lake Michigan getting federal money for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Ken Bosma)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The new federal budget includes millions for programs helping the Illinois side of Lake Michigan, including effor...
Dec 17, 2015
