Category Archives: State News
Latest Illinois crop report from USDA
Corn condition was rated 3 percent very poor, 9 percent poor, 17 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 18 percent excellent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.6 days suitable for f...
Jul 26, 2022
Illinois SOS extends driver’s license and ID expiration dates
You now have until Dec. 1 to renew your license or ID. The previous extension was set to expire at the end of this month. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Jesse Whit...
Jul 25, 2022
Greising: The way people get news is changing
David Greising was part of a program for the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – This sounds like a new way to do news.T...
Jul 25, 2022
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $630 million dollars
No one has been lucky enough to match all Mega Millions numbers since mid-April says Illinois Lottery spokesperson Lorrel Lynch. That's caused the jackpot for Friday night's drawing to swell to $630 m...
Jul 21, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)
Highway mowing is underway across Illinois
During the summer, IDOT conducts two primary types of mowing. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Highway mowing is underway, and the Illinois Department of Transportation is urging driv...
Jul 21, 2022
Gov. Pritzker tests positive for COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker is fully vaccinated and double boosted. (Facebook/Gov. JB Pritzker)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker received a positive test result during his routine COVID-19 testing re...
Jul 19, 2022
GasBuddy: Illinois prices inch down over the week
Prices in Illinois are 52.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand $1.67 higher than a year ago. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Average gasoline prices in Illinois have f...
Jul 19, 2022
Illinois crops are coming along
Corn silking reached 60 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 64 percent. Corn dough reached 6 percent, even with the 5-year average. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 5.1 da...
Jul 19, 2022
​State expanding health care coverage for immigrant adults
Individuals can apply online at abe.illinois.gov or by visiting their local community service agency. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The state is expanding health care coverage for a...
Jul 15, 2022
Congressman Davis: “I do not plan to run for anything again”
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (Photo courtesy: Rodney Davis) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Central Illinois congressman, who fell in the primary, is detailing his next career path.Congressman Rodney Da...
Jul 13, 2022
