Category Archives: State News
Vote-by-mail making progress in Illinois General Assembly
Kelly Burke (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl, WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Remember when Illinois had Primary Election Day despite the pandemic? A proposal to expand vote-by-mail for the general ele...
May 21, 2020
Illinois hotels will look much different the next time you book a room
Bloomington DoubleTree Hotel and Conference Center. (Photo courtesy: DoubleTree/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Will you feel safe staying in a hotel room a year from now? Illino...
May 21, 2020
Fireworks for lawmakers first day back in Springfield
State Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia), who pointed out everybody in the Illinois House was practicing social distancing, said he has the freedom not to wear a mask.(PHOTO:Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRING...
May 21, 2020
Emergency rule repealed
It's not necessarily a victory for those who opposed the governor's controversial emergency rule – over enforcement of businesses staying closed.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave DahlSPRI...
May 21, 2020
Gov. Pritzker announces restaurants can open outdoor dining beginning May 29
Gov. Pritzker made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Two words: al fresco.Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday announced that he is adding outdoor ...
May 20, 2020
As budget decisions loom, decades of pension shortfalls haunt Illinois and Chicago
Illinois lawmakers and local officials across the state will soon have to craft budgets using what funds haven't been sapped by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
May 20, 2020
Illinois House Rep. not impressed with how Gov. Pritzker is defending emergency order
Gov. JB Pritzker Monday said an emergency rule on his "stay home and stay closed orders" allows local police to issue a citation to businesses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ̵...
May 19, 2020
House Minority Leader says progressive income tax would be a kick in the teeth
Gov. J.B. Pritzker downplayed the Republican's push saying it shows their lack of confidence in their position. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD– Illinois' l...
May 19, 2020
Mayor of Normal makes the list
President Trump announced the nominations Monday (Photo courtesy: Chris Koos/Facebook) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– In looking to fill seats on the Amtrak Board of Directors, President Trump ...
May 19, 2020
Lawmakers denounce anti-Semitic protesters
Lawmakers speak out on those who would use Nazi imagery against the governor(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD–Responding to questions at an unrelated news conference Monday, t...
May 18, 2020
