Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Davis favors ending individual insurance mandate
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis hops the tax reform effort includes elimination of mandated health insurance. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON, D.C. – One of the provisions...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2017

HSHM preps Christmas meals, looking for donations
Home Sweet Home Ministries is asking for the public’s help in preparing meals to deliver and serve on Christmas day. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A local nonprofit organi...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2017

State Board of Education utilizes ‘virtual school’ to reduce education gap
Virtual classrooms can help decrease the rural vs. urban education gap in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, access to educational resources is limite...
Syndicated Author Dec 10, 2017

Governor Rauner talks farming industry, highlights Brandt deal
Governor Bruce Rauner adresseed 350 voting delegates in the Illinois Farm Bureau in Chicago recently. (WJBC File Photo)By RFD Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner addressed the Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2017

5-year Ag Census is underway
The federal government is coming for every farmer in Illinois to get their information entered into their Census database. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Farmers across ...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2017
LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays
After setting up decorations for years, John Hamblin is allowing people to walk through his Christmas house. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Harrison/WMBD)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDLEROY – A local family ...
Syndicated Author Dec 09, 2017

Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBL...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017

Next date scheduled in lawsuit to block taxpayer-funded abortions
State Rep. Peter Breen said the state needs to indicate if it plans to implement the rules on Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The next dat...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017

Recycling large part of proposed McLean Co. solid waste plan
Local communities actively participate in recycling efforts. (WJBC file photo)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDBLOOMINGTON – McLean County is looking at how it can reduce its environmental impact over th...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017

State Farm raises rates for Illinois home and condo insurance
State Farm Insurance confirmed it is raising rates, effective Feb. 1 for existing customers and immediately for new customers. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Homeowners and co...
Syndicated Author Dec 07, 2017