Category Archives: State News
New report shows Bloomington near the bottom half of the country when it comes to sustained job creation
The Peoria, Bloomington, and Danville areas all hover near the bottom of the list. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report places nearly all Illinois metro...
Mar 18, 2020
Illinois’ congressional races take shape after primaries
Jeanne Ives has been coined the winner of the Republican primary for the 6th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois voters cast their ...
Mar 18, 2020
2020 Primary Recap
Election Day in Illinois continued despite COVID-19 concerns (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyMcLEAN COUNTY- State Rep. Dan Brady of Bloomington has beaten back a challenge from the conservati...
Mar 18, 2020
Biden wins Illinois primary, widening lead over Sanders
Joe Biden also won in Florida, which along with Arizona held its primary Tuesday. (WJBC file photo) CHICAGO (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Illinois Democratic primary for presiden...
Mar 17, 2020
AAA: Illinois gas prices drop 19 cents on the week
On the week, gas price averages in 35 states decreased by double-digits, pushing the national average to $2.25, the cheapest price point of the year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON R...
Mar 16, 2020
Lawmakers bracing for running the General Assembly by conference call
Lawmaking is a face-to-face business. But in these times people are getting by another way. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long the coronavirus crisis last...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker endorses Biden on eve of Illinois primary
In a release announcing the endorsement Gov. Pritzker noted the U.S. is facing "some of the biggest challenges of our time." (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By APCHICAGO – Gov. J.B. Pritzker...
Mar 16, 2020
Pritzker orders Illinois bars and restaurants to close until March 30, IDPH announces 29 new coronavirus cases
Gov. JB Pritzker on Sunday ordered all restaurants and bars to close until March 30 due to the coronavirus. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Gov. JB Pritzker has ordere...
Mar 15, 2020
State health officials confirm 32 cases of coronavirus
The IDPH said no new Illinois counties are represented in the latest seven cases. (Photo Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – If you're waiting for Gov Prit...
Mar 13, 2020
State Farm and COUNTRY Financial announce social distancing to prevent COVID-19
State Farm said employees who are not equipped to work from home are urged to speak to their leaders about paid administrative leave. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – State ...
Mar 12, 2020
