Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sangamon County Clerk: Don’t believe what’s said about voter analysis
(WJBC file photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One Illinois County Clerk said don't believe what you read when it comes to alleged analysis of the county's voter rolls by...
Sep 14, 2015
Illinois lawmaker seeks to revive death penalty
State Sen. Bill Haine says the death penalty should be an option for cop killers and other murderers.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkALTON – It’s been more ...
Sep 14, 2015
Peoria native, REO Speedwagon guitarist Richrath dies
Gary Richrath played with REO Speedwagon at a benefit concert at U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2013. (Photo courtesy YouTube/RichardSpegal)By WJBC StaffPEORIA – Peoria native Gary Richrath, who was ...
Sep 14, 2015
Bloomington City Council to vote on user fee study
The Bloomington City Council will vote on a $67,000 study into the city’s user fees Monday night. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington is looking ...
Sep 14, 2015
Festival of Trees making call for volunteers
The 2015 Festival of Trees is scheduled for Nov. 20-22. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The event might not be for another two months, but the Baby Fold is already seeking vol...
Sep 13, 2015
Drivers reminded to be aware, patient of farming vehicles
Large, slow moving farm vehicles are hitting the roads for harvest season. (WJBC Top Stories) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Harvest season is underway, and that means slow moving farm vehicles will...
Sep 13, 2015
Northpoint teacher publishes book on student teacher relationships
Carley Schweinberg got the idea for her book last fall. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A Unit 5 teacher recently completed a book which focuses on to help create a better rel...
Sep 13, 2015
Report: Illinois must start move to renewable fuels to satisfy federal requirements
Illinois needs to start shifting gradually toward renewable fuels if it’s going to meet a federal requirement to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, that’s according to a report from the Univ...
Sep 13, 2015
Heffner: Police officers aware of dangers, will continue to serve community
Heffner said his department monitors the recent shootings of police officers. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – As more and more U.S. police officers are killed in the line of duty, B...
Sep 13, 2015
Frerichs and state lawmakers urge fellow lawmakers to pass MAP grant funding
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs leads lawmakers, administrators, and students in a discussion about MAP Grant funding at Millikin University in Decatur. (Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network)By Will...
Sep 12, 2015
