Category Archives: State News
Bloomington Republican announces retirement from Illinois Senate
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) will be on The Scott Miller Show Tuesday at 7:35 a.m. on WJBC. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) a...
Dec 05, 2022
Racial gaps in medical care – in which pregnant woman and new moms consider suicide
The solution, she says, could be a combination of people seeking help for their problems, patients giving providers accurate and complete information, and providers asking the right questions. (Photo ...
Dec 05, 2022
Losing candidate for governor last month is preparing for whatever is next
State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia). (Photo courtesy Kent Casson)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Looking back on his losing campaign for governor and just weeks away from being out of office entirely, ...
Dec 05, 2022
At the state Capitol, the sights and sounds of the season are in full force
Tuesday was for the celebration of the Nativity, and State Sen. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) was the keynote speaker. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The Rotunda of the state Capitol is st...
Nov 30, 2022
State police show off new interactive technology
Trooper Josh Allotey (back to camera) demonstrates a computerized use-of-force training system.By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With police seemingly under more scrutiny than ever … maybe this is...
Nov 28, 2022
Impending railroad strike could cost country billions of dollars
Denzler and others want Congress to step in if nothing's done in a couple of weeks. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Carl Sandburg said it – Chicago is the player with railroads ...
Nov 23, 2022
New flag pole coming to the Old State Capitol
A helicopter delivered the new flag pole on Monday morning. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It took just a few minutes, but – for those who were watching –...
Nov 21, 2022
U of I professor: The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in its second year
Sheldon Jacobson, a computer science professor at the University of Illinois spoke with WJBC. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The pandemic hit people aged 35-44 harder in ...
Nov 18, 2022
Job growth up last month across the state
Industries with the biggest job gains include trade, transportation and utilities as well as leisure and hospitality. (Facebook/IDES)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – October marked the 17th month in a ...
Nov 18, 2022
Firearm deer season opens across Illinois
This first weekend of firearm deer hunting runs through Sunday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Natural Resources)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Firearm deer season opens Friday in Illinois.It...
Nov 18, 2022
