Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
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...
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...
Jan 02, 2025
Could another Grayson get hired?
The Massey Commission meets at the first of the year. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – There's a new sheriff in Springfield, and she's talking to the Sonya Massey Comm...
Dec 17, 2024
Bloomington woman wins appeal in civil suit against State Farm
State Farm’s headquarters are located in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman has won her appeal in a federal racial discrimination lawsuit ...
Dec 17, 2024
Busy Corner gives an update on the status of the restaurant
The Busy Corner suffered a fire earlier this year. (Photo courtesy: Busy Corner/Facebook)By WMBD TV GOODFIELD – The Busy Corner in Goodfield is staying busy despite a fire in November.The Busy C...
Dec 17, 2024
Normal Town Council approves plan for the Shoppes at College Hills
The Normal Town Council. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By WMBD TV NORMAL – The Normal Town Council approved a final development plan for the Shoppes at College Hills on Monday.During Monday's town ...
Dec 17, 2024 Normal Town Council Chambers. (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)
Illinois’ presidential electors to meet Tuesday to cast votes for Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago in August. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams) By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News Illinoisphancock@capitolnewsi...
Dec 17, 2024
One Person injured in a 5-car crash in Tazewell County
The crash remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By WMBD TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – One person was hospitalized after a car on Interstate 155 lost control, causing a multi-car wreck...
Dec 16, 2024
Lt. Gov. Stratton tours women’s prisons with goal of improving conditions
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – "When you incarcerate a woman, you incarcerate the whole family."Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton says that's what an inmate told ...
Dec 16, 2024
