Category Archives: Top Stories
How did local schools grade on ISBE’s school report card?
The statewide four-year graduation rate was 87.6 percent. There have been gains every year since the state implemented evidence-based funding in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNT...
Oct 30, 2023
ISU Police Chief honored with award after saving a man’s life
Illinois State University Chief of Police, Aaron Woodruff (left), received the award earlier this month. (Photo courtesy: ISU PD/Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – The top cop at Illinois State Un...
Oct 28, 2023
Champaign Judge rules Bloomington-based construction company owes Urbana $2.9M
Details on if Stark is appealing the ruling is unclear. (Photo courtesy: Stark Excavating) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington-based construction company is now on the hook for nearly $2.9...
Oct 28, 2023
Advocates for disabled people employed in workshops want to preserve their subminimum wage
State Rep. Charlie Meier opposes a bill which would require workshops for the disabled to pay minimum wage. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Some advocates for disabled Ill...
Oct 28, 2023 (Photo courtesy: File)
Top public affairs officer from the Illinois National Guard describes Maui wildfire duty
Lt. Col. Brad Leighton is the public affairs director for the Illinois National Guard. (Photo courtesy: Illinois National Guard/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Maui wildfire was anything...
Oct 27, 2023
State trooper wounded Tuesday night honored on House floor
The trooper remains in the hospital. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A state trooper wounded during a Springfield traffic stop Tuesday was honored on the House floor the n...
Oct 25, 2023
ISU PD asking for the public’s help in solving a fraud case
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Illinois State University Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in a frau...
Oct 25, 2023
Bloomington announces the hiring of a new Assistant Director of Arts and Entertainment
Wilcott visited the Afternoon Show on his first day on the job. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – In a move to bring more entertainment to the City of Bloomington...
Oct 25, 2023
Bloomington Police investigating swatting threat against Bloomington High School
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Authorities in Bloomington are working to find the source of a swatting call towards Bloomington Hig...
Oct 25, 2023
Bill proposed in Springfield allows legislative staffers to form a union
Illinois Speaker of the House Chris Welch. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislative staffers would be allowed to form a union… if a bill that’...
Oct 24, 2023
