Category Archives: Top Stories
Unemployment rate down and jobs up in Illinois over the past month
The national unemployment rate for February came in at 3.8%. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By IIS and Blake HaasSPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate was down, and Illinois’ jobs were up last ...
Mar 24, 2022
McLean County Museum of History awarded Superiority Achievement
The full series can be viewed for free on the museum’s YouTube Channel. (Photo Courtesy of McLean County Museum of History)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The McLean County Museum of History (MCMH) has...
Mar 24, 2022
IDPH ends contract with Reditus after company CEO indicted on tax fraud charges
Until March 31, the Interstate Center testing site will remain open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – On the heels of a federal indictment of the co...
Mar 23, 2022
Republicans demand answers after DCFS Director held in contempt of court for the seventh time
State Rep. David Welters (R-Morris) said it’s unacceptable that DCFS can’t be better at protecting children in its care. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Children and Family Service...
Mar 23, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sends meals for Ukrainian refugees
Executive Director of Midwest Food Bank, Tara Ingham, says the charity has partnered with Convey of Hope, who has a warehouse location in Poland. (Facebook/Midwest Food Bank)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-N...
Mar 23, 2022
LeRoy PD implements Amazon Drop Box for community members
When you check out during your purchase there will be an option to have your package delivered to the station instead of at home. (Photo courtesy of LeRoy Police Department)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-Th...
Mar 22, 2022
Lawsuit: Reditus CEO “looted” company for personal, family gain
Aaron Rossi, CEO of Reditus Laboratories. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) TAZEWELL COUNTY – Indicted on six-year-old federal tax fraud charges last week, we are now learning the CEO of Reditus Laborat...
Mar 21, 2022
ISP charge Spring Bay man with Aggravated DUI after fatal crash in Woodford County
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasWOODFORD COUNTY – Illinois State Police are releasing the identification of a 24-year old East Peoria man who d...
Mar 21, 2022
Tazewell County Coroner identifies Minnesota sisters who died in a UTV accident
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL COUNTY – A woman and a teenage girl from Minnesota died in a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crash over ...
Mar 21, 2022
Illinois Treasurer: “I don’t support a retirement tax”
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerich. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A celebration of Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs' Secure Choice retirement program took a left turn ...
Mar 21, 2022
