Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pritzker, IDOT promote multi-billion-dollar road and bridge plan
Gov. JB Pritzker spoke Monday at IDOT’s headquarters in Springfield. (Photo Governor JB Pritzker/Twitter) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker couldn't escape the irony – ...
Oct 21, 2019
Dietz apologizes for previous email; talks with Black Homecoming Committee in progress
ISU President Larry Dietz addressed the school’s governing board Friday. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has ...
Oct 18, 2019
INBA requests U of I policy change for reporting sexual misconduct
The INBA Board of Directors Friday posted the letter to the university. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois News Broadcasters Association is back...
Oct 18, 2019
Study: Higher teacher pay, smaller classrooms, more support staff, hindered by legacy costs
A study on education spending says costs outside of the classroom have taken up more school funding, likely leading to more teacher strikes in recent years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radi...
Oct 18, 2019
Wealth adviser says moving out of Illinois could protect portfolios from next recession
In Illinois, a recession could put already strained government budgets under more pressure, possibly leading to tax hikes.(Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For some ...
Oct 18, 2019
Illinois drivers paid more than $200 million in added gas taxes over two months
Skillicorn said the Lockbox amendment could mean money is spent on things like bike lanes, sidewalks or buses.(Photo courtesy: Pixabay/IADE-Michoko)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Drivers...
Oct 18, 2019
Man wanted in Kane County arrested in Normal
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner said Morris was arrested without incident. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly violating ...
Oct 17, 2019
Renner addresses recreational marijuana sales, task force meets Thursday
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner spoke Tuesday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – While Bloomington’s cannabis task force continues to g...
Oct 16, 2019
New analysis: Several Illinois cities among nation’s slowest-growing places
Many of the larger central Illinois cities were ranked as the slowest growing cities. Champaign ranked 475 out of 515. Bloomington finished 480th, Peoria 497th, Springfield 510th and Decatur fin...
Oct 16, 2019 City of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/Facebook)
Chicago public-private partnership to get $1.2 billion for infrastructure projects
CREATE will also be providing education programs for children in the area to learn about jobs in science, technology, engineering and math. (Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD -Chicago is se...
Oct 16, 2019
