Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Raoul joins motion to block dismantling of U.S. Education Department
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul discusses a lawsuit against the federal government at a news conference in January 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News...
Mar 25, 2025
Appellate court takes its show on the road, heaving two cases on ISU’s campus
For now, Barton McNeil remains behind bars at a medium-security prison in Pickneyville, Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Department of Corrections) NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - More than 100 people listen...
Mar 25, 2025
After public pressure, Illinois commits $8M to repair deteriorating site where Lincoln launched political career
A statue of young Abraham Lincoln stands outside the gift shop and concessions building at the New Salem Historic Site in Petersburg. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Athan Yanos)By ATHAN YANOS&a...
Mar 25, 2025
Tazewell County Animal Control low on supplies, seeks donations
(Photo courtesy: File) TAZEWELL COUNTY, Ill. (WMBD) - The Tazewell County Animal Control is asking the public for additional supplies ahead of an expected increase in animals coming to its shelter in ...
Mar 25, 2025
Illinois State UniversityNORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) - United Faculty of ISU could go on strike as soon as April 4 after the union filed an intent to strike Monday.Keith Pluymers, an associate histo...
Mar 25, 2025
Pritzker vetoes bill that would have required warehouse workers to know their quotas
Pritzker vetoes bill that would have required warehouse workers to know their quotasBy BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker issued a rare ...
Mar 24, 2025
McLean County superintendents talk the proposed 1% Illinois Schools Facility Tax
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) - On April 1, thousands of Illinoisans will cast their ballots for mayor, city council members and referendums impacting their community.McLean County residents gathered at a ...
Mar 24, 2025
Billions were pledged, but many Illinois university construction projects stalled
The SIU Communications Building is scheduled for a major renovation through the Rebuild Illinois program, but work has yet to begin amid ongoing delays. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Molly Parker) B...
Mar 24, 2025
New report finds project labor agreements lower costs, boost competition in Illinois
The City of Chicago issued an updated construction permit notice for 300 N. Michigan Ave. in downtown Chicago, effective Sept. 26, 2024, through April 23, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridget...
Mar 21, 2025
Durbin, Pritzker put pressure on Republicans to oppose cuts to key programs
Senator Dick Durbin By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comTAYLORVILLE - Voters must put pressure on congressional Republicans to oppose any budget bill that makes majo...
Mar 21, 2025
