Category Archives: State News
Gov. Pritzker reacts to Roe v. Wade Supreme Court opinion
Last year, Gov. Pritzker repealed the Parental Notification Act, ensuring pregnant teens can seek an abortion without getting parental consent. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGF...
May 03, 2022
Illinois Commerce Commission is celebrating a historic milestone
The Operation Lifesaver group works to address concerns and educate the public about railway safety through training, community presentations, and informational campaigns. (Photo courtesy: ICC/Faceboo...
Apr 26, 2022
Illinois Republican gubernatorial candidates take the stage in Tazewell County
The primary election is June 28. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlWASHINGTON – Two Republican candidates for governor, on stage in Tazewell County Monday night, stressed the importance of their Chris...
Apr 26, 2022
Governor lifts mask requirement for public transportation
On Tuesday, Gov. Pritzker said people should still do what they feel most comfortable with current COVID-19 conditions. (WJBC file photo)By IIS Radio and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Masks are no lon...
Apr 20, 2022
Gov. Pritzker signs massive state budget into law
Gov. Pritzker signed the new state budget on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is signing the new state budget into law – a plan...
Apr 19, 2022
Successor chosen for Chancellor of UIS
Janet Gooch is the choice to succeed retired chancellor Susan Koch. Karen Whitney served two years as interim. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In other years, on the third Monday in A...
Apr 18, 2022
Cases of COVID-19 are slowly rising across Illinois
Shelby Morris from Clinton, received her first does of the COVID-19 vaccine last year. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Heal...
Apr 14, 2022
New information about the deadly Amazon warehouse collapse last year in Edwardsville
The tornado four months ago brought down the warehouse in Edwardsville, killing six.By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – An engineer whose job with the government is to respond to such things has critical ...
Apr 13, 2022
Amazon Warehouse collapse opens case of violations
The tornado four months ago brought down the warehouse in Edwardsville, killing six. (Photo Courtesy of REUTERS/Drone Base)By Dave DahlAn engineer whose job with the government is to respond to such t...
Apr 12, 2022
Damp, cool conditions dominate the week’s USDA crop report
Winter wheat headed was 4 percent, compared to the 5-year average of 2 percent. (WJBC File Photo)By USDASPRINGFIELD – There were 0.8 days suitable for field work during the week ending April 10,...
Apr 12, 2022
