Category Archives: State News
Illinois House GOP members call for special session
State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The latest reaction to the Commonwealth Edison bribery allegations, to which the utility has admitted, is ...
Jul 21, 2020
A special surprise in Springfield
A trip with a niece and nephews now includes a milestone at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– A trip from Florida to Illinois t...
Jul 10, 2020
As Redbirds Return this fall, campus will look different
Dr. Andover Tarhule, who began his tenure as Vice President for Academic Affairs and as Provost on July 1, addresses the challenges of the upcoming semester. (Photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisN...
Jul 09, 2020
Gov. Pritzker calls for national mask mandate
Gov. Pritzker again used a national stage to criticize the Trump administration over the coronavirus response. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – He's said it many times i...
Jul 08, 2020
Gas prices take a dip in the last week
Gas prices are as low as $2.29 a gallon across the state. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyGas prices have fallen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.29 per gallon toda...
Jul 06, 2020
VFW urges high school students to enter the Voice of Democracy speech contest
Young people who can communicate their patriotism could earn some cash for college. (Photo courtesy: VFW)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Now more than ever – young people should be interested in...
Jul 02, 2020
Illinois’ economic comeback from coronavirus may be under way
Fred Giertz, an economics professor at the University of Illinois, authors the monthly Flash index, a snapshot of Illinois' economic activity. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For...
Jul 02, 2020
Cash crops more than two-thirds good to excellent condition in latest crop report
About two thirds of corn and soybeans are in good to excellent condition. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' average rainfall was about an inch wetter than normal for...
Jun 29, 2020
Ameren Illinois is not shutting people off for non-payment
Ameren's suspended shutoffs of customers who are behind on their bills, so don't get scammed. (Photo courtesy: Ameren)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Ameren Illinois is not shutting people off for non...
Jun 29, 2020
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum set to re-open Wednesday
The museum is set to re-open Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield's best-known attractions is preparing to re-open Wednesday.The Abraham Lincoln Pre...
Jun 29, 2020
