Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois’ in-person sports gambling rule could send people to offshore sports books, industry player warns
When Illinois officially makes its sports betting licenses available to operate, bettors will have to go to a casino, racetrack or other brick-and-mortar facilities that has one of the first licenses ...
Feb 26, 2020
Volcker Alliance gives Rauner’s final budget failing grades
Glasgall says most states have begun to put away rainy-day funds, something Illinois has yet to do. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In fiscal year 2018, Illinoi...
Feb 26, 2020
WalletHub reaffirms Illinois’ property taxes as second-highest in nation
Illinois has led the nation in outbound migration over the past decade. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It may not come as a surprise to residents that a new re...
Feb 26, 2020
Law enforcement group objects to release of non-citizen felons without notification
A spokesperson from IDOC said the policy reflects the state’s Trust Act that prohibits law enforcement from detaining someone based on immigration status. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Feb 26, 2020
Police arrest four people for child sex trafficking crimes
Jahquan Howard (left), Andrew Wheeler (middle), and Teon Williams were charged with alleged child sex crimes. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – After a long-term inv...
Feb 25, 2020
Increased snow from cloud seeding, study featuring University of Illinois researcher finds
Cloud seeding has been going on for 60 years, said Bob Rauber, a professor of atmospheric science at the U of I. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Scientists, i...
Feb 25, 2020
IDOR announces revenue figures for first month of recreational marijuana
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois on New Year’s Day. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ governor is reacting to adult-use cannabis sales and t...
Feb 25, 2020
ISU Wonsook Kim College of Fine Arts prepares for $52 million project
Illinois State University alum Wonsook Kim (left) donated $12 million to support ISU’s College of Fine Arts and School of Art. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL &...
Feb 25, 2020
McLean County Jury finds Bollingbrook man guilty of 2018 sex assault charges
Michael Vegeler, 46, of Bollingbrook, was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC NORMAL – A McLean County jury found a Bollingbrook man ...
Feb 25, 2020
Sunnyside Community Garden in Bloomington expanding access to fresh food
Sunnyside also runs a summer programs to introduce children to healthy food at an early age and to also teach kids about farming practices. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMIN...
Feb 25, 2020
