Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IDPH: Fourth person tests positive for coronavirus
Right now, the virus has not been found to be spreading widely in the U.S., and the risk to the general public remains low. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The Illinois Department of...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois lawmakers look to remove retail wine shipping ban
Twelve states currently allow such shipping, according to the Wine Institute. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in Springfield would open up a whol...
Mar 02, 2020
One state lawmaker has an idea for how to reduce costs for schools around the state
A new proposal in Springfield could change the way schools report their data to the StateBoard of Education. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new proposal in S...
Mar 02, 2020
Tax amnesty program brings in $240 million for Illinois
Nearly $240 million in unpaid taxes poured into the Illinois Department of Revenue because of the 2019 tax amnesty program. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – More...
Mar 02, 2020
Bloomington study abroad is canceled due to Coronavirus scare
Fifteen students were set to take the trip. (Photo courtesy: CDC/Twitter)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – As Coronavirus or COVID-19 spreads across the country, the ripple effects of the di...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois students could soon be taught about sexting risks in school
Illinois lawmakers in the state House of Representatives have approved of including "sext education" in schools. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School children...
Mar 02, 2020
Illinois employers raise concerns over proposal to merge state agencies
Illinois employers are voicing their concern about Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed merger of the Department of Labor and the Department of Employment Security. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Rad...
Mar 02, 2020
Municipal group critical of bill to require all Illinois fire districts to levy foreign fire insurance fees
State Sen. Robert Martwick said the foreign fire insurance fee is a fee paid for by out-of-state insurance companies selling fire insurance policies to in-state homeowners. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)...
Mar 02, 2020
Early morning weekend burglary in LeRoy
LeRoy Police couldn’t confirm whether money, weapons or other items were taken(Photo Pixabay) By Heart of Illinois-ABC LEROY – LeRoy Police need your help finding the person who rob...
Mar 02, 2020
Costello appointed to lead Illinois Department of Agriculture
Jerry Costello II represented the 116th district in the Illinois House of Representatives from 2011 to 2019, during which he served as chair the Agriculture and Conservation committee. (Photo ilga.gov...
Feb 28, 2020
