Category Archives: State News
What makes a good Halloween horror flick?
We seek out the scary to be frightened and entertained at the same time, according to a University of Illinois English professor who also is a movie expert. (Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – We...
Oct 31, 2022
Board of Education releases Illinois Report Card
The high school graduation rate is up to 87 percent, but the level of chronic absenteeism – missing ten percent or more of school days – is also up, to thirty percent. (WJBC file photo)By ...
Oct 28, 2022
Springfield’s mayor thinks a casino would be a jackpot for the capital city
Mayor Jim Langfelder's idea to ask the state to consider Springfield for a casino license is held in committee.(WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Most Springfield aldermen seem inclined ...
Oct 27, 2022
Illinois State Board of Elections debunking election fraud myths
Just ahead of election day, almost 800,000 statewide have requested a vote-by-mail ballot, compared to 427,000 vote-by-mail votes in the last election. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMIN...
Oct 26, 2022
IDNR urges the public to leave the mountain lion currently roaming the state alone
Mountain lions are rare in Illinois with only eight confirmed sightings over the past 20 years. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – There's at least one mountain lion roaming Illinois rig...
Oct 26, 2022
Dry weather helps harvest progress in Illinois
Soybeans harvested reached 78 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 74 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.9 days suitable for field work during the week ending Octo...
Oct 25, 2022
State school board is intensifying its effort to diversify school faculty
Jen Kirmes, executive director of teaching and learning, Illinois State Board of Education, says "affinity groups" are meant to support Black and brown teachers and encourage them to stay in their job...
Oct 20, 2022
The day after the second gubernatorial debate, State Sen. Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield
The day after his final televised debate with Gov Pritzker, State Sen Darren Bailey greeted supporters in Springfield. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The day after t...
Oct 19, 2022
ISAC urges eligible borrowers to fill out the newly released student debt relief online application
ISAC spokesperson Lynn Baker says everyone who thinks they are eligible should go ahead and get the application done. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Student Assistance C...
Oct 19, 2022
Second televised gubernatorial debate between Pritzker and Bailey
State Sen. Darren Bailey (left) and Gov. JB Pritzker. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – It’s impossible to tell whether any minds were changed during Tuesday’s gubernator...
Oct 19, 2022
