Category Archives: State News
Drought conditions in some parts of the state
The most serious drought conditions are in far southern Illinois, especially in Pulaski, Massac and Pope counties. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The latest U.S. drought monitor show...
Oct 07, 2022
Illinois AG issues consumer alert about potential Hurricane Ian charity scams
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning the public about potential hurricane Ian donation s...
Oct 07, 2022
Annual meeting of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Illinois Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Todd Maisch. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Bipartisanship was practically oozing at the Illinois Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Th...
Oct 06, 2022
Proposed rail merger has the attention of U.S. Senator Dick Durbin
Durbin finds himself wanting to help a political rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, now one of the nation's most prominent Republicans.(Photo Courtesy of CNN)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With U.S. S...
Oct 06, 2022
Illinois’ two major cash crops continue the harvest
Corn harvested for grain reached 13 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 29 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 7.0 days suitable for field work during the week endin...
Oct 04, 2022
Frerichs brings attention to the ABLE program
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state treasurer is calling attention to a savings program for disabled workers.Mike Frerichs, visiting Hope Vocat...
Oct 04, 2022
Illinois House speaker backs Safe-T Act
Illinois House Speake Chris Welch (D-Hillside). (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The speaker of the Illinois House said Wednesday his political opponents want to sow fear and spread mi...
Sep 30, 2022
Raoul following the argument over the Equal Rights Amendment
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul watched oral arguments in a federal appeals court Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Illinois.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's lawyer-in-chief is following...
Sep 29, 2022
Trailblazing justice passes the torch to another
Retired Justice Rita Garman (left) and Lisa Holder White (right) who replaced her on the high court. The two jurists attended a reception Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the McLean County Law and Jus...
Sep 29, 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month includes honors for Illinoisans who are leaders
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The state's first elected statewide officer of Hispanic origin saluted her fellow Hispanics Monday.As part of His...
Sep 28, 2022
