Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
PTSD attorney in medical marijuana case accuses Illinois of wrongdoing
PTSD has been added to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana in Illinois. (Photo by Mark/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – On June 29, Gov. Bruce Raun...
Jul 05, 2016
School funds list goes viral
Illinois lawmakers last week passed a budget which funds k-12 education for the full budget year. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – A list showing how long Illinois school...
Jul 05, 2016
Towanda cancels fireworks show
It’s unclear if Towanda will be able to reschedule its fireworks show. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt)By Eric StockTOWANDA – Village officials in Towanda have announced their fireworks s...
Jul 04, 2016
Keeping your dog safe on the 4th of July
The Bloomington Police Department has banned dogs from Miller Park for the fireworks show tonight. (Photo by James Willock/flickr)By PJ BaronBLOOMINGTON – Summer is upon us, and that means the s...
Jul 04, 2016
Cost of Independence day cookout increases slightly
The average 10-person cookout costs $56 according to an American Farm Bureau survey. (Photo courtesy emertz76/flickr)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – A nationwide survey that included Illinois conducte...
Jul 04, 2016
Independent maps group confident after court hearing
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Jul 02, 2016
Fireworks enthusiasts flee Illinois to get their fix
Bottle rockets are illegal in Illinois. (Photo courtesy tonamel/flickr)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite Illinois law only allowing for sparklers, snakes and snappers, s...
Jul 02, 2016
Local police issue rules for fireworks show
The McLean County Sky Concert will begin at dusk at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local police are offer...
Jul 02, 2016
ISU gains sense of certainty after stopgap budget approved
The state approved $1 billion in funding for state universities. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – State universities are among those receiving money from the state as a result of Thur...
Jul 01, 2016
UPDATED: Illinois lawmakers pass stopgap budget
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators have approved a stopgap budget for the state and Gov. Bruce Rauner has signed it into law.The measures fund essential state ...
Jun 30, 2016
