Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
First new hemp harvest in Illinois brings mixed results
Hemp production was impossible as recently as half a decade ago when the substance was criminalized. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers completed th...
Nov 11, 2019
NFIB: Illinois small businesses struggling to find workers
Small businesses in Illinois and across the country can’t find enough workers to fill openpositions. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Small businesses in Ill...
Nov 11, 2019
Suspected drunk driver accused of endangering two children in her van
A woman told Bloomington Police she drank vodka before driving a van with two children as passengers. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman is free on bond ...
Nov 11, 2019
Bloomington city government expects to keep property taxes in check
The Bloomington City Council will consider adopting a levy that will likely hold the line on the city and library’s share of property taxes next year. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)&n...
Nov 10, 2019
Woman dies in two-vehicle crash near Arrowsmith
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office and Coroner Kathy Yoder are investigating a car-semi crash near Arrowsmith that killed a 42-year old woman. (Matty Ring/flickr) By Howard PackowitzARROWSM...
Nov 10, 2019
Bills to make Daylight Saving Time year-round standard get fresh attention
A proposal to abolish time changes and make daylight saving time the year-round standard in Illinois could be voted on next week. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Nov 08, 2019
Progressive tax opponents say Gov. J.B. Pritzker using public resources to push amendment
Pritzker's lawyers responded to the criticism, saying their comments are still within the law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A state government budget project...
Nov 08, 2019
Illinois Republicans push for tighter ethics laws, reduced majority control over bills
Illinois House Republicans announced five initiatives in Chicago on Thursday that they say would enhance transparency and remove the opportunity for some corrupt behavior to take place under the dome ...
Nov 08, 2019
One person dead after van strikes pedestrian on Veterans Parkway
First responders were on the scene Wednesday evening of a fatal van-pedestrian accident on northbound Veterans Parkway and Fort Jesse Road.. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNO...
Nov 07, 2019
$13 million grant awarded for new railroad underpass in Uptown Normal
The project will help establish a better connection between Uptown Normal and homes on the south side of the railroad tracks, according to a news release. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL &#...
Nov 06, 2019
