Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
DeWitt County native killed in motorcycle crash
Blake Newman was riding his motorcycle Monday night and lost control, according to authorities. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoylePHOENIX – An Arizona police officer and native of DeWitt Count...
Dec 17, 2019
AAA: Gas prices drop before holiday travel
Gas prices Monday in Bloomington-Normal are $2.54, that is up from $2.08 this time last year, according to the AAA Weekly Fuel Gauge. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – As the weath...
Dec 16, 2019
Members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation file bill to tax e-cigs $200 million per year
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and other Illinois lawmakers spoke Friday in Chicago. (Photo Twitter/Senator Dick Durbin) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Illinois' Congressiona...
Dec 16, 2019
BBB offers tips to protect yourself from online shopping scams, porch pirates
Steve Bernas with the Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois says that complaints about “porch pirates” - people who follow delivery trucks and help themselves to just-del...
Dec 16, 2019
Indoor Football team inks 2-year deal with Grossinger Motors Arena
Midway Marauders Owner Dan Ryan (left) and General Manager Chris Matthews (right) spoke with the media on Friday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON –The Midway Marauders ...
Dec 13, 2019
Deer harvest down compared to last year
The 2019 deer harvest total is 75,349. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources) By Dave DahlBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says the second firearm dee...
Dec 13, 2019
Amid federal probe, Illinois lawmakers back bill to repeal Exelon subsidies
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who also opposed the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, is co-sponsor of Batinick's bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 13, 2019
Illinois Attorney General sues e-cigarette maker JUUL
Illinois’ attorney general is investigating the makers of vaping products after numerous hospitalizations. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Atto...
Dec 13, 2019
ISU winter commencement ceremonies Saturday
Commencement at Illinois State University. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University's winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies Saturday at...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)I...
Dec 13, 2019
