Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
AAA: Gas prices down in Bloomington
Gasoline prices Monday in Peoria are $2.56 and $2.51 in Springfield. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gasoline prices have remained steady across the country compared to last week...
Nov 04, 2019
Exelon CEO talks corruption probe, executive’s sudden departure
Exelon executives would not say if the investigation is limited to Illinois. (Courtesy Exelon Corp.)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the company’s first earnings call since news b...
Nov 04, 2019
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over the ...
Nov 04, 2019
BPD: Man holds steak knife against woman’s throat
Andre Banks was arrested this weekend for allegedly holding a steak knife to a woman’s throat during a domestic dispute. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard PackowitzBLOO...
Nov 03, 2019
Snowfall records set in Peoria, Springfield
The NWS said 2.3 inches of snow fell in Springfield Thursday. (Photo National Weather Service/Twitter) By Neil DoyleLINCOLN – The National Weather Service has reported record snowfalls for ...
Oct 31, 2019
Illinois lawmakers continue battle on ethylene oxide
The chemical is linked to illnesses and deaths around a handful of facilities in the state. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A bill to essentially phase out ethylene oxide in Ill...
Oct 31, 2019
Blaze destroys auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington firefighters fight a blaze Thursday morning at Diesel Dick’s. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – An auto repair shop in Downtown Bloomington is a complete loss a...
Oct 31, 2019
State lawmakers call for ethics reform
State Rep. Tom Demmer is one of several lawmakers calling for changes in ethics rules in Springfield. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – It’s a rush for the ethical hig...
Oct 31, 2019
State suspends teaching license of Unit 5 teacher accused of sex abuse
Jonathan Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against two of his first grade student at Glenn Elementary School in...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
