Category Archives: Top Stories
Nearly 200 people allege decades of ‘systematic’ abuse at youth jail in Chicago
Attorney Todd Mathews speaks to reporters at a news conference announcing a set of lawsuits alleging decades of abuse at a Cook County youth detention facility. He stands in front of survivors of the ...
Jul 24, 2024
Father of Sonya Massey’s child says deputies covered up what really happened
Massey's father is demanding the resignation of the Sangamon County sheriff. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Tuesday's update on the Sonya Massey case in Springfield i...
Jul 23, 2024
Illinois lawmaker calls for strengthening protection for homeschooled children
State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is calling for stronger homeschool laws following reporting about the state's lax oversight. She's pictured in a file photo on the House floor. (Capitol Ne...
Jul 23, 2024
Latest crop report shows above average rainfall over past week
(Cropshot/Flickr)By USDA SPRINGFIELD – There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork in the week ending July 21, 2024. Statewide, the average temperature was 72.3 degrees, 4.5 degrees below normal....
Jul 23, 2024
Bloomington Council approves Rivian expansion
According to the council itinerary, Rivian plans to expand their manufacturing facility with two 1,200,00 square foot buildings for light manufacturing, kitting and logistics. (Photo courtesy: Rivian/...
Jul 23, 2024
Eureka man accused of beating a child with his belt and fists
A statement of arrest shows Lowery allegedly used a heating pad cord along with a belt and his fist to beat the child. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WJBC StaffEUREKA – A 28-year-old Eureka man...
Jul 22, 2024
Bloomington Library celebrating renovation, expansion project at ribbon-cutting in August
The ceremony will double as a party to culminate this year's Summer Reading Program, which is slated to happen from 10 a.m. to noon on Aug. 3. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Jul 22, 2024
Hazardous waste collection coming to Central Illinois in September
Latex paint, explosives, propane tanks, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, agricultural chemicals, and business wastes will not be accepted. (Photo Courtesy of Illinois Environmental Protection Agen...
Jul 22, 2024
Normal council member Chemberly Harris announces bid for mayor
Harris is currently the National League of Cities 2024 Regional Director of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). (Photo courtesy of WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Normal T...
Jul 22, 2024
State’s largest privately owned water utilities seek rate increase amid lawmaker scrutiny
An Illinois American Water water tower is pictured in Bolingbrook. The company is seeking to increase water rates beginning next year. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By Andrew Adams and ...
Jul 19, 2024
