Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Davis explains why he voted in favor of the budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is pleased to see more emphasis on the military in the federal budget passed earlier this week with his supp...
Oct 30, 2015
Medical pot applications approved, IDs in mail
(Photo Courtesy Flickr/DankDepot)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousands of applications for medical marijuana usage have been approved and ID cards should be in applicants'...
Oct 30, 2015
Trucking company cancels state contract due to lack of payment
Illinois has been operating without a budget since July. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’s hard to be sympathetic for a private company’s $17,0...
Oct 30, 2015
Report: Red tape has hurt Illinois prison staffing by hiring delays
A prison watchdog group says Illinois prisons are understaffed. (Photo by Michael Coghlan/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Overcrowding and understaffing in Illinois pri...
Oct 30, 2015
Bloomington Police seek attempted murder charges following shooting
Bloomington Police have arrested a teen in connection with a shooting last week. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have arrested a teenager on attempted murder charges in conn...
Oct 30, 2015
Clinton Power Plant remains open for now
Clinton Nuclear Power Plant. (WJBC File Photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network CLINTON – Officials with two groups say they’re pleased that energy company Exelon is holding off fo...
Oct 29, 2015
Amendment would limit legislative leaders to eight years
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A constitutional amendment to limit legislative leaders to eight years in those roles is being proposed by a Democratic lawmake...
Oct 29, 2015
IHSA director says organization is proactive in regards to concussions
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A courtroom’s not the proper arena to deal with sports injuries. That’s the cas...
Oct 29, 2015
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Evening of Stars event co-chairs Steve and Christel Denault announce next year’s headliner, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Capt...
Oct 29, 2015
4 rifles stolen from McLean American Legion during burglary
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said police don’t know when four rifles were taken from the American Legion in McLean. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockMcLEAN – The American Legion Hall in ...
Oct 29, 2015
