Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois attorney general urges lawmakers to pass “Work Without Fear Act”
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Protection for whistleblowers is the topic of a bill the attorney general is calling attention to. "Fear of reta...
Mar 21, 2023
UPDATE: Two Prairie Central high school students identified in deadly ski-related accident
The accident happened at Copper Mountain Ski Resort late Sunday evening and remains under investigation. (Photo Courtesy of Prairie Central High School)By Jake Fogal and Blake Haas FAIRBURY – Ac...
Mar 20, 2023
UPDATE: Two Prairie Central high school students identified in ski-related accident
The accident happened at Copper Mountain Ski Resort late Sunday evening.By Jake Fogal and Blake Haas FAIRBURY – According to a newsletter to the school community, two Prairie Central High School...
Mar 20, 2023
McLean County bringing high-speed internet to rural parts
The county is in the middle of a 16 to 18 week research process. The intent is to explore what bringing broadband to rural areas will look like.(Photo by lizzardo/flickr)By WMBD-TVMCLEAN COUNTY –...
Mar 17, 2023
Republicans in Springfield are looking to allow pharmacies to sell drug test strips
Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) wants to make it easier for drug users to test their drugs for hidden fentanyl. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House minority leade...
Mar 16, 2023
District 87 cuts seven positions in reduction of force
The district will then reopen those positions in order to hire someone for a full school year. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – District 87 School Board approved cutting seven Profession...
Mar 16, 2023
ISP seeing an increase in road rage
The problem is statewide, but especially evident in the Chicago area. There was a 12 percent increase in road-rage related expressway shootings last year. (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioS...
Mar 15, 2023
Bloomington juvenile arrested for gun threats
No injuries have been reported. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A juvenile has been charged with threatening family members with a firearm on Friday.According to a Bloomington police pr...
Mar 15, 2023
Governor signs bill requiring employers to offer paid leave to employees
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Monday requiring employers to offer paid leave to employees. (Facebook/Kimberly Lightford)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Giving your workers peace of mind is v...
Mar 14, 2023
Henry Winkler spotted in Uptown Normal
Actor Henry Winkler was spotted in Uptown Normal. He took a photo with Normal Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman (left) and Civic Arts Specialist Morgan Schulte (right). (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By WM...
Mar 14, 2023
