Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bright spots shine in Illinois education
Some advocates expressed concern about what happens after high school (Photo Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Even though Illinois has implemented a new education funding formula, there is...
Oct 24, 2019
Consultant to study costs if Unit 5 runs its own bus service
A consultant is studying the feasibility of an in-house bus system and other options to help solve Unit 5’s transportation problems. (Photo by Blake Haas/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Oct 24, 2019
Modest economic growth seen to reduce District 87 tax rate
District 87 Chief Financial Officer Colin Manahan briefs the school board about next year’s tax levy.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Property owners ...
Oct 24, 2019
Illinois Innocence Project welcomes woman who’s free thanks to research
Bunch says new technology determined her little boy died of smoke inhalation from a smoldering fire, rather than of burns from a hot arson fire. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Oct 23, 2019
Report: House Speaker Michael Madigan named in City Club of Chicago subpoena
Madigan has been the House Speaker for all but two years since 1983. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Radio Network)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new report reveals federal agents sought inf...
Oct 22, 2019
Gov. J.B. Pritzker announces $23.5 billion in road projects, bridge repairs
As part of a $45 billion capital program, Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled $23.5 billion in spending on Monday for more than 2,000 miles of highways and nearly 850 bridges.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Ill...
Oct 22, 2019
Lawmakers pick up the fight against opioids in Illinois
Lawmakers express concern that the opioid-reversing drug Naloxone has become a "crutch" (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– Lawmakers are taking another crack at fighting opio...
Oct 22, 2019
Tentative deal reached to prevent Blue Ridge teachers strike
The Blue Ridge School District and the teachers union have reached a tentative deal to settle their contract dispute. (Photo Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzFARMER CITY – A strike apparently ha...
Oct 22, 2019
Services set for local civil rights leader Kennedy
Merlin Kennedy, 92. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Funeral services for local civil rights leader Merlin Kennedy have been set for Nov. 7.Visita...
Oct 21, 2019
Illinois unemployment rate drops to lowest level on record
The unemployment rate in Illinois has dropped to a historic low, but remains slightly higher than the national unemployment rate.(Photo courtesy Facebook/IDES)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Oct 21, 2019
