Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
University of Illinois takes steps to protect students amid coronavirus concerns
Dr. Robert Parker at the University of Illinois' McKinley Health Center personally contacted the students with any connection to the province in China where the virus originated. (Photo courtesy: WJBC...
Feb 11, 2020
Bipartisan call for Arroyo’s replacement to be ousted from Illinois House
Before Eva Dina Delgado was selected, House Speaker Michael Madigan in November sent the committeeman of the 36th Ward in Chicago a note that said Arroyo shouldn’t be involved in the selection p...
Feb 11, 2020
Illinois Secretary of State employees want same maternity leave policy as other state employees
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is preparing to sit down with union members looking to strike and says he will resolve the issues. (Facebook/JesseWhite) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bis...
Feb 11, 2020
Tech firm to locate in Twin-Cities enterprise zone, looks to hire 100 workers
The firm will hire 100 workers. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCNORMAL – A technology firm, based in New York State, is choosing Bloomington to expand its business to th...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois has landed in the top half of a list of the most politically engaged states in the country
The percentage of Americans giving money to a political candidate doubled from 6 percent to 12percent between 1992 and 2016. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Ill...
Feb 10, 2020
Ex-McLean County woman charged with stealing $400,000 from kids charity
Carol Babbitt faces up to 20 years in prison, a $500,000 fine, and may be ordered to pay restitution if she’s convicted on the mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges. (WJBC File Ph...
Feb 10, 2020
Flash Index shows light drop in state’s economy
The index uses a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. Anything above 100 indicates growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 10, 2020
UPDATED: Man captured early Saturday morning
Thomas Benge. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A man who escaped from McLean County Sheriff Police Friday afternoon has been captured.In a Facebook post, th...
Feb 08, 2020
Man escapes custody in downtown Bloomington
Thomas Benge. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local authorities are looking for a man who escaped custody Friday afternoon.The McLean County Sheriff’...
Feb 07, 2020
Illinois treasurer says retirement plan mandate for employers will limit future use of safety net programs
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – More workers in Illinois whose employers don't offer retirement savings plans are find...
Feb 07, 2020
