State News

Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- From the FDA Website: Galil Importing Corp of Hauppauge, New York is recalling Lior Cinnamon Ground Seasoning because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that in...

Washington, DC-(Effingham Radio)- More than 100-thousand pounds of raw pork, beef and goat are being recalled nationwide after being sold with fake USDA inspection labels. The meat was shipped in bulk by A&D Foods and the USDA says the meat was not properly inspected and could contain harmful contaminants or undecl...

Chicago, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Governor Pritzker signs executive order to establish the Illinois AI Cabinet to advise and prepare for emerging risks and protect Illinoisans Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-07 establishing the Illinois Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cabinet, a group of individuals from acr...

Joslin, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State preparing notice of funding opportunity for qualified proposals to acquire and return the facility to productive use Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that the State of Illinois is making resources available through...

Springfield, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds teens and their families to enjoy homecoming celebrations responsibly this year because the choices made today can have lasting consequences. In July 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) published its Young Driver Tra...