Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois’ governor does not address population loss in annual speech, barely touches on massive pension debt
Recent audits show a mixed bag of some funds unfunded liability going up, others going down, but overall the funds are about 40 percent funded. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRI...
Feb 03, 2020
An Illinois lawmaker says more should be done to fight unwanted robocalls
An Illinois lawmaker says more should be done to fight unwanted robocalls. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker argues more should be done to fi...
Feb 03, 2020
Documents: Alleged sexual assault victim was a patient of Bloomington surgeon
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – In the incident involving a Bloomington surgeon currently facing criminal sexual assault charge...
Jan 31, 2020
UAW seeks to unionize ‘excellent’ Rivian workers
Lincoln’s parent company is Ford, which is investing $500 million in Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCNORMAL – The United Autoworkers Union wa...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois lawmaker seeks to change Illinois window tint restrictions
State Representative Maurice West wants to allow Illinois residents to tint all of their automotive windows with proper permission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Jan 30, 2020
Books to Benefit announces $10,000 in literacy gifts, scholarships
Books to Benefit presents a check to Star Adult Literacy after its November book sale at 360 Wylie Drive in Normal. (Photo Books to Benefit) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local non-profit that ho...
Jan 30, 2020
‘He talked about Twitter more than property taxes,’ Republicans pounce after Pritzker’s State of the State speech
Durkin also wanted to hear more about policies to grow the state’s economy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Political leaders from both sides of the aisle...
Jan 30, 2020
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval sent bills to empty committees, ensuring they wouldn’t advance
After he was ridiculed for getting a couple of red-light camera tickets himself, Sandoval sent Duffy's bill to the Subcommittee on Special Issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Jan 30, 2020
McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
The Center for Disease Control is urging travelers to avoid non-essential visits to China. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – With thousands of confirmed ca...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois real estate transfer tax money goes to 85 park projects in matching state grant funds
Torbert says the funding allows communities to build their open spaces, create opportunities for outdoor recreation and also boost the local economy. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Jan 29, 2020
