Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU starts ‘contingency planning’ after union workers file 10-day intent to strike notice
Another bargaining session is scheduled for Friday. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCNORMAL – Illinois State University says the union's filing of a 10-day intent to strike notice is a "disappo...
Apr 08, 2022
Illinois Republicans react to budget plan
Senate Minority Leader Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Once Gov. Pritzker, House Speaker Chris Welch (D-Hillside), and Senate President Don Harmon (D-...
Apr 08, 2022
Governor announces budget deal which will face a vote Friday
Joining Pritzker at the news conference - called with fifteen minutes' notice - were Senate President Don Harmon (pictured, left) (D-Oak Park) and House Speaker Chris Welch (pictured, right) (D-Hillsi...
Apr 08, 2022
Aaron Rossi pleads not guilty to tax fraud charges
Aaron Rossi (right) appeared in court on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC PEORIA – Reditus CEO Aaron Rossi has pleaded not guilty to federal charges of tax fraud.The ...
Apr 07, 2022
Bloomington man finds out he’s a victim of ‘fertility fraud’
Illinois may get its own law addressing "fertility fraud" – when, for example, a doctor inseminates a patient with his own sperm. (Photo courtesy: Shutterstock) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 07, 2022
City of Bloomington Parks and Rec Summer registration begins April 13
The City of Bloomington's Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department will have Summer Registration open for Bloomington residents beginning April 13th beginning at 5:00 AM. (Bloomington Parks and ...
Apr 07, 2022
Final week of spring session in Springfield continues to be a crime story
A top state senator – who was carjacked a few months ago – does not want anyone to repeat her experience. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The back-and-forth over crime con...
Apr 07, 2022
$250,000 donated to Bloomington community center in honor of Willie Brown
State Farm held a special ceremony Wednesday, looking back on the life of former executive Willie Brown. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A quarter of a million dollars is going t...
Apr 07, 2022
ISU to be featured on Amazon Prime show ‘The College Tour’
ISU's episode will kick off season six and the show is slated to air on Amazon Prime video in November. (WJBC file photo)By HOI ABCNORMAL – A TV show highlighting colleges across the country has...
Apr 07, 2022
You won’t believe how much money the state is pouring into the Illinois State Armory
Gov. Pritzker spoke during a press conference on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Depending on how long you've been in Springfield, it's either a beloved mem...
Apr 06, 2022
