Category Archives: State News
Four Illinois House Republicans want an audit of IDES
State Rep. Brad Stephens (R-Rosemont). (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They would not go so far as to seek a recall, but four Illinois House Republicans said Thursday t...
May 28, 2020
Coming Soon to a Theater Near You: Movie Theaters hope to be back in business in late June
AMC Classic Theater, located at 201 McKnight Street, in Normal. (Photo Google Maps)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The movie theaters hope they are back in business in late June.While the classics are...
May 28, 2020
Real estate market in Illinois gaining steam despite pandemic
Mike Oldenettle, the managing broker with ReMax Professionals, said they didn't know what to expect when the pandemic hit. However, he said Springfield is a hot market. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 28, 2020
Despite stay-at-home order, Illinoisans hit the roads for the holiday weekend
Trips of at least 250 miles, more than enough for the majority of Illinoisans to cross a border into a state without lockdown orders, spiked 152 percent over the two weekends prior to the holiday. (WJ...
May 28, 2020
State Rep. Skillicorn says problems with IDES during pandemic are enough to throw Gov. Pritzker out of office
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee). (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The problems with the state’s Department of Employment Security during the pandemic are en...
May 26, 2020
Hospitals in Illinois to get $75 million pandemic lifeline
Illinois has asked the federal government to approve a separate plan that will add nearly $250 million to Illinois' Hospital Assessment Program. (Photo courtesy: Advocate BroMenn Medical Center/Facebo...
May 26, 2020
Illinois driver services facilities to reopen next week
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. (Facebook/Jesse White) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced Tuesday his office's reopening plan - beginning ...
May 26, 2020
Illinoisans head to Indiana to spend money as stay-at-home order continues
Bonnie Wright, the co-owner of the Beef House in Covington, Indiana, said business has been great mostly because her restaurant is full of Illinoisans on a daily basis. (WJBC file photo) By Illin...
May 26, 2020
Dentists turn away patients amid protective equipment shortages
Illinois State Dental Society Executive Director Eric Larson said the shortage is real, especially now with many people eager to return to the dentist for dental work. (WJBC file photo) By Illino...
May 26, 2020
Pritzker announces guidelines for businesses to reopen in Phase 3
Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday during a Capitol news conference. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – State government, says Gov. JB Pritzker, is here to help businesses which open Frida...
May 25, 2020
