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BEER NUTS advances in ‘Coolest Things Made in Illinois’ competition
You can vote at MakersMadnessIL.com. (Facebook/BEER NUTS Brand Snacks) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local company has advanced to the next round of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Associa...
Mar 11, 2020
Fitch: Proposed progressive tax income not enough for 2021 Illinois pension bill
Pritzker's office did not respond to messages seeking comment about the Fitch report. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While lawmakers are working on crafting a ...
Mar 11, 2020
Sheriffs sued for violating Illinois Trust Act sue state in federal court
Kankakee joined McHenry, Ogle and Stephenson counties in a federal lawsuit this week seeking to have the Trust Act declared unconstitutional. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
Mar 11, 2020
Election officials expect more mail-in ballots, early voting amid coronavirus outbreak
Hours for early voting differ throughout the state. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Officials with the Illinois State Board of Elections are in the process of pu...
Mar 11, 2020
As coronavirus spreads to suburbs, Pritzker lashes out at CDC for test shortage
So far, Illinois has 19 confirmed cases of COVID-19 all but two are in Cook County. (Photo courtesy: Gov/ Pritzker/Twitter) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A day after declaring a state ...
Mar 11, 2020
BEC changing one polling place due to coronavirus concerns
The Bloomington Election Commission said its moving the polling location as a precautionary measure to address the concerns of Westminster Village.(WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON &#...
Mar 11, 2020
IDPH reports first coronavirus cases outside of Cook County
State health officials Tuesday report eight new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, bringing the total to 19. (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Neil Doyle CHICAGO – State h...
Mar 10, 2020
Special Olympics Illinois cancels basketball championships in Bloomington-Normal due to coronavirus
Special Olympics Illinois says there are currently no confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) with any athlete. (Facebook/Special Olympics Illinois) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Special ...
Mar 10, 2020
I-74 road work in Woodford County starts Wednesday
IDOT says two-way traffic in the westbound lanes of I-74 will begin in approximately two weeks. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle GOODFIELD – Road work will begin this week on a portion of ...
Mar 10, 2020
Proposed tax credit for foster families to get hearing in Illinois statehouse committee
Republican state Rep. Darren Bailey filed House Bill 5119 and members of both parties signed up in support. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would ...
Mar 10, 2020
