Category Archives: State News
Gov. Pritzker to work remotely following close contact with COVID-19
Gov. JB Pritzker will be taking meetings remotely through Sunday, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Following close contact Tuesday with a state employee who t...
Jan 06, 2022
Illinois lawmakers tackle judicial redistricting and creation of some new sub-circuits
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – They remapped the Illinois House and Senate, then the U.S. House seats in Illinois. The General...
Jan 06, 2022
FOID/CCL holders can sign up to receive notices electronically
Illinois State Police Director Brendan Kelly. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – FOID and concealed carry license holders can now receive notices electronically.Instead of getting paper ...
Jan 05, 2022
Top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly convene Wednesday for the first time in 2022
Lawmakers are back in Springfield on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The top leaders of the Illinois General Assembly – as the House and Senate convene Wed...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois House Republicans raising concerns over new vaccine mandate in Chicago
House GOP members say the new mandate will stifle tourism. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Republicans are raising concerns about the new vaccine ma...
Jan 04, 2022
John Milhiser announces bid for Illinois secretary of state
John Milhiser, who was U.S. attorney for central Illinois under President Trump. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new candidate on the Republican side for Il...
Jan 04, 2022
New manager of the Illinois State Fair
Rebecca Clark, who has been spokeswoman for two state agencies after a career in television news, succeeds the twice-retired Kevin Gordon. (Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Jan 04, 2022
Governor asking attorney general to investigate shady COVID-19 testing sites
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday during a COVID-19 update. (WJBC file photo) By IIS RadioCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker says he’s asking the Illinois Attorney General to investigate shady COVID-1...
Jan 04, 2022
Illinois’ doctor-in-chief says COVID remains something to take seriously
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Twitter/BlueRoomStream)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It’s the same advice from Illinois Department of Public Health director Dr...
Jan 03, 2022
$2 million from the estate of Chicago World War II vet is going to various charities
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs (podium). (Facebook/Treasurer Mike Frerichs)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Several non-profit groups are getting an early Christmas present on behalf of a Chicago Wor...
Dec 23, 2021
