Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Board extends helping hand to suffering small businesses, taxpayers
The board voted unanimously to support member Laurie Wollrab’s amendment to make it easier for businesses to receiving the financial help by eliminating a requirement that they also apply for st...
Apr 22, 2020
Missouri man accused of killing woman from Normal
Haley Marie Decker, 18, of Normal. (Photo courtesy Missingalert.com) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police and several other agencies arrested a man from Missouri who allegedl...
Apr 21, 2020
IHSA cancels spring state tournaments
The board also determined that summer contact days are suspended for this year, unless state government and medical leaders indicate such gatherings are safe. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOM...
Apr 21, 2020
An industry analyst offers advice on managing debt during the pandemic
Grant says once your stimulus check comes in, you should put some of that money toward the item that you are paying the highest interest rate on. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Apr 21, 2020
State Farm provides $10 million for loan program to help Central Illinois small businesses
With State Farm's loan, LISC will establish a Small Business Rescue Fund that will enable loans to be distributed for urgent needs, including operational costs like paying employees, vendors, and rent...
Apr 21, 2020
Congressional delegation hopes more COVID-19 testing throughout Illinois leads to regional reopening
Members of Illinois' congressional delegation say increased testing is one of the answers to getting the state's economy opened back up. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Apr 21, 2020
Some federal, state lawmakers say $41 billion bailout request won’t solve Illinois’ fiscal challenges
Federal lawmakers have approved and implemented several relief packages. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Some state and federal lawmakers have questioned Illino...
Apr 21, 2020
$22 million surplus won’t go toward stimulus checks for Bloomington residents
The council voted 5-4 NOT in favor of adding the item to the discussion at their April 27 council meeting. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s ‘Committee of ...
Apr 21, 2020
Pritzker addresses reopening the state
Gov. JB Pritzker during the daily update on COVID-19. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is now considering lifting his “stay home” order – if an...
Apr 20, 2020
Illinois lawmakers ask for billions in federal cash beyond CARES Act, say it’s for pensions
Illinois lawmakers are asking the state's congressional delegation to work in a $40 billion bailout into COVID-19 relief so they can pay down the state’s pension bills. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/Fil...
Apr 20, 2020
