Category Archives: State News
Illinois crops are finally getting caught up
Corn planted reached 78 percent, even with the 5-year average. Soybeans planted reached 62 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 57 percent. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By USDASPRINGFIELD R...
May 24, 2022
Despite the advances in telehealth, people in rural areas still struggle with access to health care
Access to health remains a problem – especially if you are not near a fairly large city. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – We’re getting used to working and doing ot...
May 23, 2022
Springfield Pridefest returns in person
Entertainment, food trucks, and booths from businesses and organizations filled the blocks just east of the Capitol Saturday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Despite some rain, Springf...
May 23, 2022
Gas stations are suing the state over a sticker
Sharp says the state's taking a grocery tax holiday but not forcing grocers to put up signs. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A little sticker carries a big penalty –...
May 20, 2022
U of I Law Professor: “Sanctions are unlikely to result in energy shortages”
Markus says cutting Russia off from the global financial community has been the most effective sanction. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A University of Illinois expert in...
May 18, 2022
Ford Tri-Motor plane to be featured at Experimental Aircraft Association
You can pay for a ride on the Tri-Motor during the duration of the show at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. (Photo Courtesy of Dave Dahl)By Dave DahlIf your grandparents were adventurous enough to fly...
May 18, 2022
‘Jelani Day Bill’ signed into law
The Jelani Day Bill was introduced by Chicago Democratic State Sen. Elgie Sims, Jr., who is an ISU graduate. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By HOI ABCSPRINGFIELD – The mother of J...
May 18, 2022
Governor Pritzker is sticking with his DCFS director
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services director Marc Smith. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Four days after another bad report card for his child welfare agency, Gov. JB P...
May 17, 2022
President Biden stops at Illinois farm to announce $500M in funding
President Joe Biden spoke during a press conference at a family farm in Kankakee on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Joe Bide/Facebook) By Blake HaasKANKAKEE – In what has turned into a struggling ye...
May 11, 2022
Gov. Pritzker calling on Congress to protect women’s reproductive rights
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pritzker urges Congress to act quickly to protect women’...
May 11, 2022
