Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
At a gun rally, State Rep. calls the nation a disaster at the federal and state levels
Dozens of people gathered at the state capitol on Wednesday for the rally. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A rainy day in Springfield cleared up enough for a pleasant...
Apr 06, 2022
First version of a state budget
Illinois House Democrats are the first to introduce a proposed budget. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Pretty soon, with a few days to go, it'll be crunch time at the Capitol.Illinois ...
Apr 06, 2022
Social media postings of a Springfield police officer have gotten the attention of Illinois lawmakers
Officer Aaron Nichols resigned Tuesday, rather than sit for an interview with the Springfield Police Department's internal affairs division. It's alleged that – behind screen names – he sp...
Apr 06, 2022
State Senate committee gets an update on the nursing shortage
Senators also heard about nursing schools which claim there's no money to offer higher salaries. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When senators convened a hearing into the nursin...
Apr 05, 2022
New bill sets rules for Illinois DCFS workers to carry pepper spray
The bill arose from the deaths of two DCFS workers: one who was attacked in Carroll County in 2017, and one in Sangamon County this year. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill to reg...
Apr 05, 2022
Illinois Democrats introduce package of bills they call ‘pro-law enforcement’
State Rep. Dave Vella (D-Rockford). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – With four days to go in the session, House and Senate Democrats now have some bills which would make it easier to be...
Apr 05, 2022
Federal Mediator to be involved in ISU and worker’s union negotiations
The two meetings are scheduled for Thursday and Friday this week. (Facebook/Illinois State University) By HOI ABCNORMAL – A federal mediator will now be involved after no agreement was made betw...
Apr 05, 2022
Hopedale Wellness Center offering self-defense course
A partner is not required, but encouraged. The cost is $25 per person and is located at 222 Northwest Grove Street in Hopedale. (Photo Courtesy of HWC’s Facebook)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 04, 2022
Gas Prices drop for third consecutive week
The national price of gas dropped about five cents over the week, averaging $4.17 a gallon. (Pixabay)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois continued to inch down over the week, but a...
Apr 04, 2022
Final week of the General Assembly session
The main piece of business is to craft a budget. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Five days remain in the 2022 spring legislative session in Springfield.Lawmakers want time to campaign...
Apr 04, 2022
