Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Works program aims to help address construction labor shortage
The average Illinois construction worker is now 50 years old. That's creating labor issues in the field for contractors and labor unions alike. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGF...
Jan 27, 2020
Springfield City Council first in Illinois to approve cannabis consumption lounge
Some aldermen said the move was needed because of the area hotels. Alderwoman Doris Turner said it will also be good for adults who can't consume it in a rental property or public housing. (Photo cour...
Jan 24, 2020
Program that matches cancer patients with rides needs drivers
Patients who’d like to use the service just need to call a national number to request a ride. (Photo courtesy: HOI-ABC)By Heart of Illinois – ABCLeRoy – The American Cancer Society&#...
Jan 24, 2020
Bloomington woman identified in fatal crash on city’s west side
Police said the crash happened Tuesday around 10:45 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Yoder has identified a woman who died in a fatal crash on W...
Jan 23, 2020
ISU Athletics to host first-ever Pride Night
ISU’s Pride Night is at 7 p.m. Friday. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State Athletics Department will be recognizing and educating the community ...
Jan 23, 2020
New law excuses Illinois High school students to go vote up to two hours away
The school does have the ability to determine when the student may vote. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – May I be excused? I have to go vote. That's now the law in Illinois sch...
Jan 23, 2020
Cullom man charged in Christmas Day triple homicide pleads not guilty
Clifford Brewer appeared on a video feed from the Livingston County Jail Friday, Dec. 28, 2019, as he made his first appearance after being charged with three counts of murder for the Christmas Day sl...
Jan 23, 2020
Miller Park Zoo seeking applications for Junior Zookeeper program
There is a fee for the Junior Zookeeper program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Aimed at providing hands-on experience, Miller Park Zoo is seeking applications for the Jun...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois Wesleyan’s ‘Big Show’ to feature The All-American Rejects
The All-America Rejects has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. (Photo Eventbrite) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has announced this year’s headline for th...
Jan 23, 2020
Illinois Republicans want state’s automatic voter registration program suspended while Gov. Pritzker pushes for hearing
The Secretary of State's office says the issue has been fixed and regrets the computer error. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Republicans want to suspe...
Jan 23, 2020
