Category Archives: State News
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
Quinn’s former campaign manager has job protections
By The Associated Press A disputed state contract given to Gov. Pat Quinn's former campaign manager has more job protections than a predecessor's contract. The Chicago Sun-Times...
Dec 24, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors. The Veterans Choice Card will be se...
Dec 24, 2014
Quinn requests frequent flier miles for wounded soldiers
Gov. Pat Quinn said he is donating some of his frequent flier miles for the Hero Miles program. (Photo courtesy www.OperationHomeFront.org)By Metro News ServiceCHICAGO – Anyone who has stored up...
Dec 24, 2014
