Category Archives: State News
​July crop production report for winter wheat in Illinois
According to the July production report, harvested wheat acres are estimated at 720,000, up 110,000 from last year. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – This may be another big year for wi...
Jul 13, 2022
USDA: Illinois crop conditions improve over the week
Corn silking reached 15 percent, compared to the 5 year average of 40 percent. Corn condition was rated 2 percent very poor, 5 percent poor, 27 percent fair, 53 percent good, and 13 percent excellent....
Jul 12, 2022
Illinois 4th grader competing to win Doodle for Google contest
Fourth grader Amelia Winter of Freeport is Illinois’ winner, and she dedicated her doodle to her dog Dasher. (Doodle for Google)By Jake FogalFREEPORT – The fourteenth annual Doodle for Goo...
Jul 11, 2022
Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs hiring seasonal workers
The state fair is held in Springfield Aug. 11-21 and the dates for the Du Quoin State Fair in southern Illinois are Aug. 26 through Sept. 5. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Looking to...
Jul 08, 2022
Morgan: All ideas are on the table when it comes to preventing another mass shooting
State Rep. Bob Morgan (D-Deerfield) says his office has received hundreds of calls from constituents offering suggestions about new laws and policy changes. (Facebook/State Representative Bob Morgan)B...
Jul 08, 2022
First African American woman sworn in to the Illinois Supreme Court
After taking the oath at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, new Justice Lisa Holder-White spoke about the historic moment. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By IIS RadioSPRINGFI...
Jul 08, 2022
ISP director discusses the state’s red flag laws
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – The director of Illinois State Police is discussing current red flag laws.ISP director Brendan Kelly says...
Jul 07, 2022
USDA crop report: Winter wheat harvesting jumped by 21 points in Illinois
Winter wheat harvested for grain was 87 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 79 percent. (WJBC file photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 6.4 days suitable for field work during the week e...
Jul 06, 2022
The re-election campaign is on for the governor
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke with WJBC’s Dave Dahl. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of the first things Gov. JB Pritzker did after defeating a nominal opponent in Tuesday's primar...
Jul 01, 2022
Illinois is trying to get a step ahead of people who commit crimes with guns
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is using technology to better trace guns used in crimes.Attorney General Kwame Raoul and State Police di...
Jun 30, 2022
