Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
11 coal miners died in the U.S. in 2015, a record low. That includes two deaths in southern Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal indus...
Jan 03, 2016
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015
Coal industry sets record low for fatalities in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – America’s coal industry is celebrating a second straight record low ...
Jan 02, 2016
Illinois to begin Silver Search alert system
State Sen. Daniel Biss sponsored a bill to create the Silver Search alert system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new law aims to help law enfo...
Jan 02, 2016
Shawnee National Forest to be featured on new quarter
The Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois will be featured on a new quarter in 2016. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkHARRISBURG – You remember the “50 s...
Jan 02, 2016
Bloomington girl competes in national punt, pass and kick contest
Kacie Quick has been practicing at Horton Fieldhouse at Illinois State University in preparation for the national Punt, Pass and Kick competition this weekend. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock...
Jan 01, 2016
Franks calls for constant session until budget is approved
State Rep. Jack Franks says Gov. Bruce Rauner should bring Illinois lawmakers back to Springfield immediately. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Dec 31, 2015
Bloomington to add extra storm cleanup crews next week
Downed tree limbs line the streets of Bloomington-Normal after a severe winter storm Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is giving its Public Works departm...
Dec 31, 2015
State senator introduces bill addressing requests for police shooting videos
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Videos of police-involved shootings would be more accessible under a new proposal introduced in the General Assembly.Under State ...
Dec 31, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Illinois’ budget impasse
Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Democratic-controlled legislature have not been able to reach a budget agreement for the fiscal year that began July 1. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFI...
Dec 31, 2015
Few outages remain in Central Illinois
Corn Belt Energy crews work to restore power in an area where a utility truck can’t reach. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Corn Belt Energy)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Many Central Illinois are fi...
Dec 31, 2015
