Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
9-year-old to be charged with five counts of murder in Goodfield fire incident
The fatal fire happened April 6. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCGOODFIELD – A 9-year-old is to be charged with murder in the Goodfield mobile home fire that killed five in April.Our new...
Oct 08, 2019
Report shows less mortgage debt means Illinoisans have less personal debt than national average
An analysis of Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Equifax data by Illinois' Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability found Illinoisans have an average of $3,800 less debt than the res...
Oct 08, 2019
As Illinois lawmakers eye CBD regulations, seller asks for uniform federal oversight
CBD oil is increasingly becoming available everywhere, from gas stations, specialty shops or even video rental stores. Several Illinois state lawmakers want to regulate the product. (Photo courtesy: W...
Oct 08, 2019
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
Illinois fire officials offer safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
Governor J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as...
Oct 07, 2019
Latest offers posted between Blue Ridge School District, union
The earliest the union could legally strike is Oct. 28. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleFARMER CITY – Contract offers between the Blue Ridge School District and the union representing teachers...
Oct 07, 2019
Standoff closes US 51 near Heyworth
Police blocked U.S. Route 51 south of Heyworth Friday night as they arrested a man suspected of aggravated kidnapping. (Photo courtesy WEEK)By WEEK NewsHEYWORTH – Illinois State Police arrested ...
Oct 05, 2019
Rep. Ray LaHood: Impeachment would ‘turn the Nation’s Capital upside-down’
LaHood was U.S. transportation secretary in the Obama administration and currently consults. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The former Peoria-area Congressman who presided ...
Oct 04, 2019
Illinois town sues state seeking cancer, pollution data for southern Illinois uranium facility
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it was abiding by state law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawyers for a community in southern Illinois ar...
Oct 04, 2019
