Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Big data, new tech transforming Illinois agriculture
Farmers in Illinois have more technology available than ever according to a University of Illinois expert. (Photo Flickr/2sirius)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – Illinois farmers...
Jul 22, 2017
New law could help Illinois schools find technical teachers
The law signed this week by Gov. Rauner is designed to make finding technical teachers easier. (Photo Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – High schools across Illinois could have an ea...
Jul 22, 2017
Illinois’ Asian carp population half what is was a decade ago
Asian carp population in Illinois continues to dwindle as fishermen are encouraged to catch the invasive species. (Photo Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois has d...
Jul 22, 2017
ISU trustees plan to reward President Dietz with new contract
Illinois State University trustees on Friday said they plan to negotiate a new contract to keep Larry Dietz as ISU’s President. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz) By Howard Pack...
Jul 21, 2017
Chenoa nursing home: Staffers acted swiftly when they learned about abuse
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it has fined Meadows Mennonite Home in Chenoa $25,000 for allegedly failing to protect six residents from a staff member who took photos and videos ...
Jul 19, 2017
Prosecutors charge McLean man with sex crimes dating back to early 1990s
Clint Valentine, 52, of McLean is accused of sexually abusing two minors in alleged crimes dating back to the early 1990’s. By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A man from the villa...
Jul 19, 2017
Local jury convicts gunman of attempted murder, shots narrowly missed hitting holiday shoppers
Darvell Williams faces up to 50-years in prison after a jury found him guilty of attempted murder. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington m...
Jul 19, 2017
Caterpillar streamlining application process at Pontiac
By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – With the recent expansion of Caterpillar’s Pontiac operation and the new jobs that are available, its human resources department is attempting to streamline its ap...
Jul 19, 2017
Teen dies while working in South Streator
Several agencies are looking into the death of a teen on Monday in South Streator. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/Flickr)By Jaymee Toler/WMBD 31SOUTH STREATOR – Multiple departments are investigatin...
Jul 19, 2017
Barickman: School funding plan proposal helps downstate and Chicago
State Sen. Jason Barickman reviewed the GOP school funding proposal during a visit to Pontiac Junior High School. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – State Sen. Jason Barickman spe...
Jul 19, 2017
