Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hundreds march in Springfield for International Women’s Day
Those who gathered for the women’s rally and march said it’s time to make a difference.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– Postponed from a frigid January, the Springf...
Mar 09, 2020
SIU to provide medical services for Illinois state prisons
The Illinois Department of Corrections is launching a new pilot program to improve health care services for state inmates. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The...
Mar 06, 2020
New geothermal system added to Kingsley Junior High
The new geothermal system is set to be installed this summer. (Photo Google Maps) By HOI ABC NORMAL – Unit 5 is writing a roughly $3 million dollar check for upgrades at one of their olde...
Mar 06, 2020
Beard: Repeated vandalism at McLean County GOP headquarters
McLean County Republican Party Chairman Connie Beard spoke to WJBC’s Marc Strauss. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – The McLean County Republican Party has experienced repeat...
Mar 06, 2020
Lawmaker criticizes proposal to tax ammunition for school safety grants
State Rep. Darren Bailey said the idea is just another in a series of measures at the statehouse that he says is meant to make it harder for people to exercise their Second Amendment Rights. (Photo co...
Mar 06, 2020
Pritzker, Illinois’ congressional Republicans trade barbs over election security
Pritzker's letter also talked about the 2016 breach that compromised voter data held by the Illinois State Board of Elections. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Mar 06, 2020
Report predicts Illinois economy will lag behind Midwest, nation
Clayton Klenke with the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability says these issues could get worse with continued population losses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Mar 06, 2020
100 People Who Care: Tazewell County citizens organizing to make a difference
Talena Michels (left) and Pekin Mayor Mark Luft. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCPEKIN – Pooling resources to help local non profits and other charities made for an eventful night in Taz...
Mar 06, 2020
Pritzker, public health officials address coronavirus
Gov. JB Pritzker (left) and Dr.Ngozi Ezike spoke to reporters Thursday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For the third time in seven days, the governor and state public health dir...
Mar 05, 2020
US Bank to assume State Farm Bank’s existing accounts
In addition to assuming State Farm Bank's existing deposit and credit card accounts, the two companies are exploring working together to provide State Farm customers with access to vehicle loans and b...
Mar 05, 2020
