Category Archives: State News
New evidence shows that Springfield is the birthplace of the Pillsbury Doughboy
Richmond says the now-decrepit facility has a rich history in Springfield, and the discovery of the Doughboy only makes it richer. (Provided by Moving Pillsbury Forward)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Mar 07, 2023
Proposal for free exam prep at Illinois public universities
State Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Testing for graduate school or a professional license can be intimidating, especially if you do not have the prop...
Mar 07, 2023
State comptroller wants bill to further improve rainy day fund
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is proud of the state's rainy day fund, but she wants a commitment to regularl...
Mar 02, 2023
Governor announces $60 million in grants for parks around the state
Gov. JB Pritzker announced $60 million worth of grants from the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development program. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Wednesday was a beautiful day to b...
Mar 02, 2023
Illinois House Speaker returns from trip to White House
Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside) says it's important for the legislature to maintain a ...
Mar 01, 2023
Human services professionals in Illinois are getting started on “Home Illinois”
People addressing the homeless situation are now talking about "functional zero." (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The people addressing the homeless situation these days are throwing ...
Feb 28, 2023
McLean County ranks high for corn and soybean production nationwide
Illinois had the top five counties in the U.S. for corn production. McLean County, with nearly 71 million bushels of corn, was the leader last year. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Co...
Feb 28, 2023
The need for quality child care in Illinois is getting more attention
The report shows you can make twice as much teaching kindergarten as you can working in preschool or day care.(WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You may not be able to get a good job if ...
Feb 27, 2023
Illinois Municipal League shares legislative wish list for 2023
Cathy Adduci is village president of River Forest and president of the Illinois Municipal League. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state quit giving municipalities a ten-percent sli...
Feb 24, 2023
Choate Mental Health and Development Center is in danger of closing
State Sen. Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) says, closing Choate is exactly the wrong thing to do. (Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker – as of Feb. 16 – sounds as if he i...
Feb 23, 2023
