Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmakers send “Dignity in Pay” act to governor’s desk
The Senate sent Gov. JB Pritzker the bill Thursday, the last day of fall veto session. HB 793 awaits the governor's action.(Capitol News Illinois file photo by Jerry Nowicki)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD &#...
Nov 22, 2024
New walking trail coming to Normal following partnership between HCC and COUNTRY
(L-R) COUNTRY CEO Jim Jacobs, Heartland CC President Keith Cornille, Normal Mayor Chris Koos. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Those in Normal will soon be able to ...
Nov 22, 2024
New federal lawsuit from conservative legal group challenges Illinois abortion protections
A procedure room at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD – A ...
Nov 21, 2024
Madigan ally testifies he was rewarded with no-work contracts as ‘good soldier’ for speaker
Former Cook County Commissioner Ed Moody, a loyal foot soldier for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, testified this week at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Madigan's trial. (Capitol News Il...
Nov 21, 2024
Tazewell County Board candidates plead guilty to election fraud charges
In the pages of petition signatures, Tazewell County residents signed their names and addresses, voicing their support to have the candidate on the ballot. (WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVPEKIN – "I believe ...
Nov 21, 2024
Illinois House members considering ways to make high school transfers easier for athletes
By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Maybe it should be easier to transfer high schools if you are an athlete.That's certainly what Chicago parent Khalilah Johnson thinks, based on her daughter's experienc...
Nov 21, 2024
Illinois lawmakers weigh in on President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks
The idea of "U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon" draws reaction along party lines at the Illinois Capitol. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – President-elect Trump’s cabinet nom...
Nov 21, 2024
District 87 Board of Education discusses tax levy
There will be a public hearing on the tax levy next month. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – The Board of Education for Bloomington District 87 met Wednesday where they were given a prese...
Nov 21, 2024
Show Bus to stop serving McLean County next year
Show Bus will no longer serve McLean County starting in July 2025. Connect Transit, the company in charge of public transportation in Bloomington-Normal, will now also provide transit for rural McLean...
Nov 21, 2024
AAA warns drivers to be cautious of deer this time of year
In 2023, there were more than 14,000 car accidents involving a deer in Illinois, with seven being fatal. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Deer mating season is in full swing a...
Nov 20, 2024
