Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New report says Illinois EPA needs more funding, staff
Illinois is one of only three states that does not support its EPA from the general fund, so researchers are calling for more dedicated funds, and the governor's office is receptive. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 23, 2019
Illinois’ new parking tax takes effect Jan. 1, but includes broad exemptions
llinoisans who pay to park may see higher prices after the first of the year when the state implements a new parking tax.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – To help...
Dec 23, 2019
Cannabis law could allow cigar, hooka lounges to have consumption, but owner says unlikely
When recreational cannabis becomes the law of the land next month, municipalities have the ability to allow for local businesses that get 80 percent or more of their income from tobacco sales to have ...
Dec 23, 2019
McLean County jury finds Brestan guilty of murder
Kyle Brestan, of Bloomington. (Photo McLean County Jail) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a Bloomington man guilty of murder in the 2017 death of Shannon Hastings.T...
Dec 18, 2019
Gleason: Discussion will continue concerning onsite cannabis consumption
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A leader in Bloomington thinks the discussion surrounding...
Dec 18, 2019
Illinois Comptroller: ‘the future of our country is at stake’ when it comes to impeaching President Trump
Mendoza voted to impeach former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in 2009. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)(Photo courtesy YouTube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One voice for impeachment comes from the office of ... th...
Dec 18, 2019
Group looks for substantive plans from Illinois ethics reforms commission
Center for Illinois Politics Board Chairwoman Susan Garrett, who is a former state lawmaker, said nine out of ten bills on ethics go nowhere. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
Dec 18, 2019
Report: Illinois home price growth slowest in nation, Northwest Indiana one of the fastest
llinois' home price index rose 1.9 percent in the 12 months ending this fall, the slowest in the U.S. One of the fastest-growth areas was right over the border. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Dec 18, 2019
IDOA hosts ‘Hemp Summit’ in Springfield
Jeff Cox (left), bureau chief for medicinal plants for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and John Sullivan (right), director of the department, say Illinois hemp farmers may have planted fifty p...
Dec 17, 2019
BPD probing theft of iPhones over $26,000
The suspects are described as a black male (in the multi-colored coat) and two black females, all between the ages of 20 and 30, according to Bloomington Police. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)&...
Dec 17, 2019
