Category Archives: State News
Sen. Rubio returns the favor for GOP’s Davis
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was in Normal Monday night to rally supporters of Central Illinois Congressman Marco Rubio. (File photo from Rubio/Facebook page) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Rodney...
Oct 30, 2018
NRA vs. Barbra Streisand: Londrigan and Davis spar on campaign donors
Democrat Betsy Dirksen Londrigan and Republican incumbent Rodney Davis squared off in the fourth and final debate in the race for the seat representing Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. (Im...
Oct 30, 2018
Early voting growing in Illinois
The Illinois State Board of Elections is conducting the training for local election managers and county clerks. (Google Maps)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Early voting is robust this year. But it ty...
Oct 26, 2018
Student drivers have graduated to official drivers
More teen drivers hit the road everyday(WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlEvery year, a new crop of 15- and 16-year-olds is on the road. Secretary of State Jesse White says Illinois roads are safer, a...
Oct 26, 2018
Frerichs wants Facebook CEO to step down as board chairman
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, along with other state treasurers, have formally filed a request to have Facebook Chairman and CEO give up his leadership of the corporate board. (WJBC File Photo)...
Oct 25, 2018
Hazmat crew called to Illinois Capitol
A hazmat scare put the Capitol in Springfield on lockdown Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD -This week, you can’t be too careful.The discovery of a whit...
Oct 25, 2018
Healthcare, immigration among key issues for Central Illinois voters
The midterm election will determine whether Republicans maintain control of Congress, or Democrats take either chamber in governing with the Republican president. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Ra...
Oct 25, 2018
America’s newspapers are vanishing, with Illinois losing more than most
Professor Penelope Muse-Abernathy from the University of North Carolina said it's common to see the smaller papers that covered local areas to merge with larger papers, slowly reducing local content. ...
Oct 25, 2018
Illinois Secretary of State warns about marijuana investment scams
As marijuana becomes a legitimate business, Illinois’ Secretary of State is warning of illegitimate investments. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD –...
Oct 22, 2018
A recent Illinois law is behind solar farm proposals
One area that has seen a spike in solar farm applications is Boone County in far northern Illinois. (Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures) By Illinois Radio Network/Scot BertramSPRINGFIELD – The Fu...
Oct 22, 2018
