Category Archives: State News
Weekly crop report shows things coming down to the wire
Farmers looking toward the end of harvest favorably (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– USDA crop statisticians are out with the weekly crop report for Illinois.With the late,...
Sep 18, 2019
New lawsuit filed for ‘deceptive marketing practices’ against drug companies
Another lawsuit has been filed by the Illinois Attorney General's office targeting several opioid manufacturing companies. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 16, 2019
Illinois’ small businesses have less than four months to adhere to new rules and protections for their workers
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law last month that's intended to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Network/ Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD ...
Sep 16, 2019
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide from most ...
Sep 16, 2019
Pritzker: Enrollment numbers show investment in education
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Wednesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gov. JB Pritzker is thrilled about enrollment at Ill...
Sep 11, 2019
ISBEPC Tim Murphy: State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches
The State of Illinois is reminding parents they may qualify for free or price-reduced lunch. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois ...
Sep 09, 2019
ISU Gamma Phi Circus performers won’t be home for Thanksgiving
ISU’s Gamma Phi Circus will perform at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. (Illinois State University photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – When Clif...
Sep 05, 2019
Charges dropped against former Congressman Aaron Shock
Ex-congressman Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – Former Central Illinois Congressman Aaron Shock has been cleared of federal criminal charges alleging misuse of campaig...
Sep 04, 2019
U of I student group calls noose incident racist, unwelcome
U of I residence staff reported a noose hanging inside an elevator at Allen Hall early Sunday. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois Housing) By Neil DoyleURBANA – A University of Illinois...
Sep 04, 2019
IDOT reminds drivers of extra law enforcement over the Labor Day weekend
With gas prices at a three year low, AAA said roadways are expected to be busy for travelers this weekend. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim MoranSPRI...
Aug 30, 2019
