Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Corn Belt Energy warning of new phone scam
In a news release, Corn Belt Energy said they are not merging with Ameren. (Photo courtesy: Corn Belt Energy/Facebook) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – One of the top electricity companies in central ...
Feb 01, 2022
Secretive charges exposes Big Energy companies
What better way for consumer groups to make their case against Big Energy than to bring out a woman who is struggling to keep up with her payments to keep warm? (Photo Courtesy of Senator Cristina Cas...
Jan 31, 2022
Winter Storm Warning issued for Central Illinois
Travel is expected to be extremely hazardous, impacting morning and evening commutes. (File Photo/WJBC)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-The National Weather Service in Lincoln has put a Winter Storm Warning i...
Jan 31, 2022
Gas prices have been on the rise over the past week
According to GasBuddy, prices at the pump are up over the past week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – In the latest gas report, prices at the pump are up over the past week...
Jan 31, 2022
Annual Night in a Car event is back on Feb. 4th
In 2021, 300 people participated in Night In A Car including individuals, families and church groups to see if they could brave the cold and survive in their cars for one night. (Facebook, Home Sweet ...
Jan 28, 2022
ISP launches statewide expressway shooting dashboard
The dashboard is available on ISP’s website by clicking on "violence reduction." (Facebook/Illinois State Police)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police are launching a new express...
Jan 28, 2022
ISU athletics receives $3 million gift commitment for indoor practice facility
Illinois State University Athletics Director Kyle Brennan. (Scott Miller/WJBC)By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University Athletics has received a $3 million gift commitment for the indoor p...
Jan 28, 2022
Cancelled session days hurting business in downtown Springfield
Covid knocked out eleven of twelve House session days and eight of nine Senate session days in January. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When the lawmakers cancel session days, busines...
Jan 27, 2022
Illinois State app ‘Safe Redbirds’ a resource for campus
Safe Redbirds was developed by Emergency Management and its campus partners to promote and address safety of the campus community. (Illinois State University photo).By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON- Illinois ...
Jan 26, 2022
New legislation reinstates the death penalty
Representative Blaine Wilhour of Effingham plans to file a bill in the house bringing back capital punishment for these crimes against law enforcement. (WJBC/Dave Dahl)By Jake FogalNew legislation rei...
Jan 26, 2022
