Category Archives: State News
BBB: Be careful when looking for a new home or apartment
For those looking for a new home or apartment, you might want to think twice before submitting a down payment. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Those looking for housing ...
Mar 12, 2024
Illinois expects to receive $52.6B this year, up from $51.9B earlier estimated
Eric Noggle serves as the Revenue Manager for the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The people with the sharp penc...
Mar 12, 2024
Bill in Springfield puts the spotlight on cold cases
Buckner has a bill allowing survivors to ask police to reopen a case if nothing’s happened after three years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Cold case, cold comfort....
Mar 11, 2024
Bears would contribute $2 billion for domed lakefront stadium to replace Soldier Field, team president confirms
A source familiar with the team, according to the reports, says the lakefront site would replace Soldier Field and increase open space on the museum campus by 20%. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Imag...
Mar 11, 2024
Illinois engineers outline priorities and concerns in Springfield
Kevin Artl, president of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Illinois, outlined his group's priorities and concerns at a statehouse news conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Mar 08, 2024
Illinois State Senator fed up with Gov. Pritzker’s apparent secret spending on services for migrants
State Sen. Sally Turner (R-Beason, left) spoke during a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: BlueRoom/Twitter)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Republicans at the state Capitol are get...
Mar 07, 2024
Bill in Springfield would make magic mushrooms legal
State Sen. Rachel Ventura is sponsoring a bill to legalize magic mushrooms. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has had medical cannabis for years. Magic mushrooms co...
Mar 07, 2024
Illinois pharmacists rally outside of state capitol
Rupesh Manek, of Rochelle, president of the Illinois Pharmacists Association, says the PBM's rip off the consumer and squeeze local pharmacists. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 05, 2024
Illinois Lottery shows support for Problem Gambling Awareness Month
A full campaign complete with radio spots, billboard messaging, and social media, Illinois Lottery wants gamers to have fun with recreational gambling while recognizing symptoms of problematic gamblin...
Mar 05, 2024
Gov. Pritzker reacts to Supreme Court ruling allowing former President Trump to remain on ballots
Gov. Pritzker. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Monday's Supreme Court ruling that former president Donald Trump will remain on ballots came down just as Gov. JB Pritzker w...
Mar 04, 2024
