Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Peoria Civic Center to announce naming rights deal for its theater
No other details were disclosed including how much the naming partner was paying for the naming rights or how long the name would be in use. (Photo courtesy: File) By WMBD TV PEORIA – For the fi...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2025

Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
Longtime Statehouse lobbyist Mike McClain and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are pictured leaving the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in 2023 and 2024. (Capitol News Illinois photos by Andre...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2025

Former Madigan aide testifies speaker had conflict of interest protocols
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago after a Jan. 3, 2024, hearing that delayed his trial. A year later, Madigan's trial is wrapping up with a...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2025

Legislature approves bill to prioritize family members in foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinois& AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News ...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2025

Local journalism tax credit application window opens
A stack of newspapers is pictured at the Illinois State Capitol. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By BRIDGETTE FOXCapitol News Illinoisbfox@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – News organizatio...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025

Rivian announces parts shortage is no longer limiting production
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe (right) shakes hands with Illinois Gov. Pritzker (far right). (Photo courtesy: Scott Miller/WJBC)By WMBD TV NORMAL – Rivian Automotive announced on Friday th...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025

McLean County Health Department share norovirus prevention tips
McLean County Health Department Administrator Jessica McKnight. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The highly contagious norovirus is common during the winter season because of...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2025

Task force recommends tornado shelters in warehouse following deadly 2021 storm
A survey photo shows the damage to an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville following an EF3 tornado on Dec. 10, 2021. (Photo provided by the National Weather Service)By BEN SZALINSKICapitol News Illinoisb...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2025

Bill aims to reduce state requirements for name changes
Illinois lawmakers are considering easing legal requirements for changing one's name. (Photo illustration by Atmika Iyer) By Atmika IyerMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisatmikaiyer20...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025

State could adopt ‘kin-first’ approach to foster care
The Department of Children and Family Services office is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois file photo)By AMALIA HUOT-MARCHANDMedill Illinois News Bureaufor Capitol News Illinoisamaliahuo...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2025