Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feb 10, 2025
A Taylor Swift-themed festival to be held in Bloomington
Grossinger Motors Arena. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Swiftie Fest, presented by WBNQ-FM and WBWN-FM, will feature a performance by the Taylorville Band.The event will be...
Feb 10, 2025
Parade of storms to bring multiple rounds of snow to Central Illinois this week
The next round could bring several inches this week. (Photo Pixabay)BLOOMINGTON – With the exception of some occasional shots of cold air, this winter has been relatively mild for Central Illino...
Feb 10, 2025
Pritzker takes aim at Trump tariffs with business tours, calls to foreign officials
Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at a news conference with lawmakers and representatives of Pace Suburban Bus in Markham on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By ANDREW ADAMSan...
Feb 08, 2025
Bloomington mayor to fill vacant council seat
Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe has appointed Micheal Mosley to fill the vacant Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayo...
Feb 08, 2025
