Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New coalition of law enforcement, police unions warn against ending cash bail
A new coalition of sheriffs, police chiefs, and police unions is joining up to fight a proposal to eliminate cash bail in Illinois. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Mar 03, 2020
Miller Park Zoo welcomes two new otter pups
The pups were born on February 25. (Photo courtesy: Miller Park Zoo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo announced two otter pups were born, one male and one female on February 25.The otte...
Mar 03, 2020
The amount of money spent on film and television projects in Illinois hit a record high in 2019
The Windy City now ranks first in the Midwest region and in the top six nationally for film and T-V production. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The amount of mo...
Mar 02, 2020
IDPH: Fourth person tests positive for coronavirus
Right now, the virus has not been found to be spreading widely in the U.S., and the risk to the general public remains low. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois lawmakers look to remove retail wine shipping ban
Twelve states currently allow such shipping, according to the Wine Institute. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in Springfield would open up a whol...
Mar 02, 2020
One state lawmaker has an idea for how to reduce costs for schools around the state
A new proposal in Springfield could change the way schools report their data to the StateBoard of Education. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in S...
Mar 02, 2020
Tax amnesty program brings in $240 million for Illinois
Nearly $240 million in unpaid taxes poured into the Illinois Department of Revenue because of the 2019 tax amnesty program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – More...
Mar 02, 2020
Bloomington study abroad is canceled due to Coronavirus scare
Fifteen students were set to take the trip. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – As Coronavirus or COVID-19 spreads across the country, the ripple effects of the di...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois students could soon be taught about sexting risks in school
Illinois lawmakers in the state House of Representatives have approved of including "sext education" in schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School children...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois employers raise concerns over proposal to merge state agencies
Illinois employers are voicing their concern about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed merger of the Department of Labor and the Department of Employment Security. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Rad...
Mar 02, 2020
