Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Former doctor pleads guilty to videotaping people in Peoria hospital bathroom
A sentencing hearing is set for May. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – A former neurological surgery resident with the University of Illinois College of Medicine pleaded guilty to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2025

State official: renewable investments ‘best thing’ to lower energy costs
Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, speaks during a House Energy and Environment Committee hearing. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMS& LEONARDO PINICapitol News Illinoisnews@ca...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2025

Eliminating immigrant spending, boosting education funding top Senate Republican budget priorities
Senate Republican Leader John Curran, R-Downers Grove, center, speaks at a Statehouse news conference Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, about Gov. JB Pritzker's upcoming budget address. Joining him were Sen. Su...
Syndicated Author Feb 19, 2025

Second ‘50501’ protest held outside Illinois Capitol
Protestors gather in front of the Illinois Statehouse Monday, Feb. 17, to protest President Donald Trump's administration on President's Day. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jade Aubrey)By JADE AUBREY...
Syndicated Author Feb 18, 2025

Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Then-House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to members of the media in 2019 at the Capitol after a House Democrats caucus. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BEN SZALINSKIand PETER HANCOCKCapitol News...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2025

Madigan found guilty on several counts; jury deadlocked on others
Former Speaker Michael Madigan. (Photo courtesy: Illinois News Network) By WMBD TV CHICAGO – The jury in trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political confidant M...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2025

Pritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Aug. 21, 2024. Pritzker was considered as former Vice President Kamala Harris' running mate but wasn't selected. Th...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2025

Lawsuits with Trump administration stretching Illinois attorney general’s resources
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is pictured on the Illinois House floor in May 2023. He told Capitol News Illinois he plans to brief the General Assembly about the cost of the state's ongoing la...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2025

Several inches of snow expected on Wednesday
The snowfall could bring several inches to Central Illinois Wednesday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV CENTRAL ILLINOIS – A winter storm will bring moderate snow to Central Illino...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2025

Pritzker signs ‘Karina’s law’ to remove guns from domestic violence situations
Manny Alvarez, son of Karina Gonzalez, hugs Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., D-Chicago, in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. Karina Gonzalez, the namesake of the legislation, was allegedly shot and...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2025