Category Archives: State News
Governor warns elected leaders who don’t take COVID seriously
Gov. JB Pritzker says if COVID-19 numbers don’t improve soon, some sort of stay at home order may be needed. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – While Illinois recorded 12,702...
Nov 12, 2020
Republican senator and a Democratic representative call for hearings on the state’s response to COVID-19
State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris). (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A Republican senator and a Democratic representative Thursday shared a Zoom call to say not enough i...
Nov 12, 2020
12 infected and 37 firefighters quarantined after exposure to COVID-19
Allen Reyne, the Springfield fire chief. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Coronavirus has hit the Springfield Fire Department.A dozen firefighters are positive for COVID...
Nov 10, 2020
State health officials announce 10,573 new cases of coronavirus
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Public Health Monday reported 10,573 new confirmed and proba...
Nov 09, 2020
Governor’s office announces possible COVID-19 exposure
Gov. Pritzker is currently isolating pending his test results, according to a news release Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker’s office Friday afternoon ...
Nov 06, 2020
Sen. Brady announces he will give up leadership post
Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) says he will not run for leader for the two-year session that starts in January. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Let the 2022 ca...
Nov 04, 2020
Pritzker’s ‘Fair Tax’ team accepts defeat
Gov. JB Pritzker will likely address the loss during his scheduled press briefing Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The political committee funding the fight fo...
Nov 04, 2020
AP: Davis, LaHood reelected to U.S. House
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (middle) and Rep. Rodney Davis (right). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Neil Doyle and APBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Congressmen Rodney Davis and Darin Lahood have won reelect...
Nov 03, 2020
City and county leaders in Springfield have ticked off the governor
Gov. Pritzker reacted to Springfield and Sangamon county officials defying his orders of no indoor dining due to the the uptick in COVID-19 cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFI...
Nov 03, 2020
IDPH reports 6,516 new cases of coronavirus, 68 additional deaths
The seven-day statewide rolling positivity rate is 8.2%. (Facebook/Reditus Laboratories) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health Tuesday reported 6,516 new confi...
Nov 03, 2020
