Category Archives: State News
Redistricting in Illinois has super-minority Republicans calling for fairness
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) joined Springfield area Reps. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) and Tim Butler (R-Springfield) ahead of a House Redistricting Committee hearing. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)&nb...
Apr 12, 2021
Chicago alderwoman declares a run for Secretary of State
While no Democrat will criticize the venerable Jesse White, Ald. Pat Dowell says she can easily find ways to improve the office he has led since 1999. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Apr 07, 2021
Ex-Congressman Ray LaHood settles criminal probe that he illegally received foreign money
A Federal Election Commission document shows LaHood received the money from a man who contributed in 2015 to the campaign of LaHood’s son and current Congressman Darin LaHood. (WJBC file photo)B...
Apr 01, 2021
Big Energy enters “clean energy” debate
Jim Blessing, vice president of Downstate utility giant Ameren, tells a Senate panel about the "clean energy" bill his company supports. (Photo courtesy: Ameren Illinois)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Mar 26, 2021
Gov. Pritzker receives COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Pritzker received his dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Twitter)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday added himself to the more than f...
Mar 24, 2021
The “State of Education” shows public support for teachers
Kathi Griffin, president of the Illinois Education Association, says preparing both in-person and online lesson plans is taking a toll on Illinois teachers. (Photo courtesy: IEA)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIEL...
Mar 24, 2021
Illinois lawmakers discuss the problem of suicide, challenge of early detection
State Sen. Laura Fine (D-Glenview). (Facebook/State Senator Laura Fine) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problem of suicide – and the challenge of early detection – were before a S...
Mar 24, 2021
Governor signs four economic equity and opportunity bills
Gov. JB Pritzker signed four "economic equity" bills which are part of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus' legislative agenda. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After two decade...
Mar 23, 2021
Sen. Duckworth labels Rep. Davis calling COVID-19 ‘kung flu’ as “racist”
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Illinois' two U.S. senators convened a Zoom call to label this week's Atlanta spa killing spree a...
Mar 19, 2021
State Police wrote over 1,300 tickets in three-week Move Over crackdown this year
Illinois State Police director Brendan Kelly promotes "Scott's Law," which requires drivers to slow down and – if it's safe – move over if there's a vehicle – with flashing lights &#...
Mar 19, 2021
