Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Lucky Illinois resident claims $1.3M Cash Castle jackpot
(Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery) CHICAGO (WMBD) - An Illinois Lottery FastPlay game netted one lucky person a $1.3 million jackpot, the lottery said on Friday.The game was Cash Castle...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2025

Illinois ‘chicken bill’ aims to boost small poultry farms, expand access to their products
Anna Murrell, owner of "The Little Farm" holds her 6-week-old goose. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by Grace Friedman)By GRACE FRIEDMANMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRING...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2025

Two men found dead in Pontiac residence
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)PONTIAC, Ill. (WMBD) - The Pontiac Police Department is investigating after two men were found dead in a home on Thursday.Two men, ages 59...
Syndicated Author Jun 06, 2025

Despite victories, major higher education policy bills stall in General Assembly
Students walk across the lawn between the Illini Union in the fall of 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIE...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2025

‘Riot’ at Mary Davis Juvenile Detention Center injures nine
The case remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flicker/File) GALESBURG, Ill. (WMBD) - Five children and four staff members were injured during what the Knox County Sheriff's Office t...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2025

Baby food safety, press freedom, public defender measures will head to governor
The Illinois House is pictured in the waning hours of the spring legislative session on Saturday, May 31. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)By BEN SZALINSKI& JADE AUBREYCapitol News Il...
Syndicated Author Jun 05, 2025

Illinois criminal justice advocates tout ‘Clean Slate’ legislation as ‘economic boon’
Illinois criminal justice advocates tout 'Clean Slate' legislation as 'economic boon'By REILLY COOKMedill Illinois News Bureaunews@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - Criminal justice reform advocate...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

THANK YOU: WJBC’s 100th Anniversary Beer officially for sale across Central Illinois
WJBC morning host Scott Miller holds a ice cold WJBC 100th Anniversary beer. BLOOMINGTON – Thank you, Central Illinois, for joining WJBC at our 100th Anniversary beer unveiling on Saturday at Li...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

‘Medical aid in dying’ bill moves forward in Illinois
Rep. Nicolle Grasse, D-Arlington Heights, speaks during debate over a bill legalizing medically assisted suicide. She looks at bill sponsor Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, pictured in the foreground. (C...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2025

Illinois bill aims to lower cost of prescriptions, rein in pharmacy benefit managers
Illinois lawmakers are advancing legislation to impose more regulation and control over pharmacy benefit managers, firms that negotiate and manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of insurance pla...
Syndicated Author May 30, 2025