Category Archives: Top Stories
State rainy day fund reaches a record $1B
During the state’s budget impasse between 2015 and 2017, the rainy day fund was whittled down to about $48,000. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – After the lat...
Aug 11, 2022
Central Illinoisans turning to food pantries for help during record inflation
Tammy Bishop, President of the Mackinaw Food Pantry spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas. (Photo courtesy: Mackinaw Food Pantry/Facebook) By Blake HaasMACKINAW – With record inflation, central Ill...
Aug 11, 2022
Jury seated in Clifford Brewer murder trial
Clifford Brewer has pled not guilty to the charges. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Opening statements begin Tuesday in Livingston County for the man charged in a 2019 t...
Aug 08, 2022
Otter at Miller Park Zoo dies
The cause of death is not determined. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A North American River Otter at Miller Park Zoo died on Monday.Zoo officials reported ...
Aug 08, 2022
Average gas costs in Illinois drop for eighth consecutive week
The national average dropped 15.8 cents over the week, sitting at $4.01 a gallon. (WJBC File Photo)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices are still high across Illinois, but the average price dec...
Aug 08, 2022
Inflation impacting local non-profits bottom line
Mike Hoffman with the Midwest Food Bank spoke with WJBC’s Blake Haas (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Inflation is not only impacting the average American, but itR...
Aug 04, 2022
Midwest Food Bank sending disaster relief to flood victims in Kentucky
Family food boxes are enough shelf-stable food to feed a family of four for four to five days. (Photo courtesy: Midwest Food Bank) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Amid eight inches of rainfall in eas...
Aug 03, 2022
Sen. Durbin: Stay away from Bitcoin ‘let’s pump the breaks on the rocket to the moon’
Sen. Dick Durbin. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Senior Senator Dick Durbin is warning investors to stay away from cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.Citing energy, s...
Aug 02, 2022
State Treasurer: ‘There is something for everyone’ at state fair auction
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo)By Blake Haas and IISSPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Mike Frerichs’ office is holding a live auction of unclaimed property at the Illinois ...
Aug 02, 2022
Secretary of State calling minorities to consider organ donation
Secretary of State Jesse White is leaving his post in November. (Photo courtesy: Jesse White/Twitter) By Blake Haas and IISBLOOMINGTON – Secretary of State Jesse White’s office encourages ...
Aug 01, 2022
