Category Archives: Local News
Downtown Pontiac fire still under investigation
Fire crews fighting the blaze Saturday in Downtown Pontiac. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed two ...
Sep 18, 2019
Illinois DMV offering access to driving record online; first in the nation to do so
In an effort to eliminate some of the more time-intensive requests at the DMV and reduce wait times, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making Illinois one of the first states in America to bu...
Sep 18, 2019
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
Bloomington leaders to decide soon whether to allow marijuana sales
Members of Bloomington’s cannabis task force will be named in the coming days. (Photo from Facebook/Medical Marijuana Inc.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s cannab...
Sep 16, 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
UPDATE: Superintendent responds after Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
Blue Ridge Superintendent Susan Wilson released a brief statement Monday addressing the strike exploratory committee formed by the district’s teachers. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleFARMER...
Sep 16, 2019
ISP: 11 people injured after crash in Tazewell County
State Police said the crash is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – Illinois State Police said a crash Monday morning on Intersta...
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
Sustainable farming catching on in Illinois
Bruce Henrikson, program coordinator for S.T.A.R. (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) at the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District, says participating farmers can evaluate how "s...
Sep 16, 2019
