Category Archives: State News
Illinoisans rally for higher wages as lawmakers return to Springfield
Illinoisans rallied outside the state capitol as lawmakers returned to Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – With lawmakers back in Springfield, it's the seaso...
Feb 06, 2024
Two Illinois Republicans running for Congress visit Southern Border
Darren Bailey is running for Congress. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Two Illinois Republicans, both competing in the March 19 primary, broadcast Monday afternoon from Ea...
Feb 05, 2024
Illinois State Rep. removes traffic stop bill from consideration
The bill is no longer being considered. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Sheriff’s Association) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A State Representative is no longer moving a bill forward that would ha...
Feb 05, 2024
New U of I study suggest need for race improvement in the workplace
The new study shows the need for improvement. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Race in the workplace. A new University of Illinois study suggests there's room for improveme...
Feb 03, 2024
Gov. Pritzker shares thoughts on violent crime during rally in Chicago
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Violent crime in Chicago is on the way down – double-digit...
Feb 01, 2024
‘National Unclaimed Property Day’ kicks off the month of February
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVSPRINGFIELD – Thursday is "National Unclaimed Property Day," and Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging all Illinoi...
Feb 01, 2024
Bloomington lawmaker backing bill to make life easier for family farmers
The Farm Bureau says it takes about 1,300 acres for a farmer to clear $100,000 a year.(Photo courtesy FarmweekNow.com)By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – Farming is backbreaking work, and the estate tax f...
Feb 01, 2024
Trump’s name will remain on the Illinois Republican primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy CBS News)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans, for now, will have the opportunity to vote for former president Donald Trump in the March ...
Jan 30, 2024
Presidential candidacies facing objection in Illinois with little success
Objections to President Biden’s presence on the Illinois primary ballot have failed to convince the State Board of Elections to disqualify him. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Y...
Jan 26, 2024
Anti-violence bill languishes
State Sen. Celina Villanueva is the bill’s sponsor. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The shooting death of a mother and daughter in Chicago – allegedly by th...
Jan 24, 2024
