Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Tax pro says 529 college savings plans could help lower taxable income in Illinois
A tax professional says there are some things Illinois tax filers should consider as they look to close out the year and begin the 2019 tax filing season. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio ...
Dec 02, 2019
Illinois ranks as one of the least financially-transparent states in the nation
The organization measures each state's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report against a framework of best practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois ran...
Dec 02, 2019
Final pieces coming together for roll out of Illinois’ adult-use cannabis law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said more licenses will be awarded a few months after sales begin. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In less than a month, adults 21 and older wi...
Dec 02, 2019
Report: State’s deferred maintenance in budgeting leads to unclear costs, bigger tax bills in future
William Glasgall with the nonprofit Volcker Alliance says that many states will not list the cost of road or other infrastructure repairs, allowing them to present a balanced ledger. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 02, 2019
One person wounded in east side shooting
A man was injured in a late Sunday night shooting on Bloomington’s east side. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirmed one person was wounded in...
Dec 02, 2019
Long-time Normal police officer charged with theft of cash from death scene
Illinois State Police have arrested Brian Williams, of Heyworth, on theft and official misconduct charges. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Sheriffs Office) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A N...
Dec 01, 2019
Proposal to support armed teachers in Illinois defeated, again
Illinois' school boards are not in favor of allowing some school districts to arm teachers. (Photo by Victor Bjrkund/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Rural Ill...
Nov 27, 2019
Candidates gather in Springfield for first day to file
A long line formed Monday morning outside the Illinois State Board of Elections offices. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – In a quaint political tradition every other year in Sprin...
Nov 25, 2019
Woman identified in fatal crash near Bellflower
The crash is still under investigation by the McLean County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBELLFLOWER – The victim of a fatal crash in sout...
Nov 25, 2019
Normal Fire Department gets new device that could save more lives
The Lucas Device cost $15,000, according to our news partner HOI-ABC. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCNORMAL – A pricey device that takes the "arm work" out of CPR might help paramedics ...
Nov 25, 2019
