Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State’s commission on discrimination and hate crimes has heard from the people on the front lines – high school students
Serena Thakkar, a student at St Charles East High School, says procedures at her school are lacking. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A two-hour online town hall is an exam...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois gas prices inch down over the week
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Illinois is priced at $2.79 while the most expensive is $4.52. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gas prices in Illinois are...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois’ community colleges trying to help students’ mental health
ICCB's executive director, Brian Durham, cheered the progress, calling it a release of pent-up demand. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s the right time for higher education t...
Dec 06, 2021
“Now Hiring” signs are still all around
Illinois Manufacturers' Association president and CEO Mark Denzler. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Here's a twist on the "labor shortage" story.A recent report showed a sixteen perc...
Dec 06, 2021
Illinois attorney general on retail theft
Items recovered include clothing, furniture, and beauty supplies. (Twitter/IL Attorney General)By Dave DahlCHICAGO – In announcing the seizure of millions of dollars' worth of stolen goods ̵...
Dec 06, 2021
U of I Flash index remains above the break-even mark
A monthly reading of the state's activity, the Flash index, is up a tick from 105.4 to 105.5 as of the first of December. (Graphic U of I Flash Index)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' economic...
Dec 06, 2021
Co-workers hopeful for Bloomington woman’s recovery from SUV-pedestrian crash
The county clerk said Ayers is a long-time election judge, works part time in the clerk's office, and is retired from State Farm. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – A local woman hit by a...
Dec 04, 2021
U of I Extension with some tips for picking out your Christmas tree
One thing people often forget to do is measure the space where they want to put the tree, and it ends up being too big says University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Richard Hentschel. (W...
Dec 03, 2021
Governor says statewide mask mandate will stay in place
Gov. Pritzker says mitigations like indoor mask mandates aren't going away anytime soon. (Twitter/Governor JB Pritzker)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – The omicron variant hasn't been detected yet in Illin...
Dec 03, 2021
District 87 chief seeks to ban critic from school property for threatening tirade after board meeting
McCurdy's appearance on any District 87 property would lead to his arrest for trespassing, the superintendent said. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Clinton m...
Dec 03, 2021
