Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
More winter weather across central Illinois
Expect anywhere from three to six inches of snow accumulation, according to the National Weather Service. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Another round of winter weather wil...
Feb 25, 2020
With federal funding at stake, Illinois officials work to prevent Census undercount
As the U.S. Census count nears, officials continue their efforts to prevent an undercount, which would mean less federal money. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 25, 2020
Workers get to keep their tips under new Illinois law
Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the law this month. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – When a 2018 Department of Labor rule threatened to allow employers, managers or ...
Feb 25, 2020
Measures to increase speed limit to 75 mph sent to Illinois Senate committee with no members
State transportation data indicates traffic fatalities on interstates in Illinois increased from 107 in 2014 to 145 in 2018. Those figures don’t factor in miles traveled or indicate if speed was...
Feb 25, 2020
‘Fargo’ TV show films in Pontiac
Film crews were in Pontiac Monday afternoon, but none of the major stars like Chris Rock or Jason Schwartzman were on set. (Photo courtesy HOI ABC) By HOI ABCPONTIAC – The spotlight was on ...
Feb 24, 2020
Bill would give students mental health sick days
A new bill introduced to the legislature would extend allowable sick days for students at public schools to address mental health issues. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach...
Feb 24, 2020
Special Illinois House committee to meet Tuesday on challenge against appointed representative’s qualifications
State Rep. Eva Dina Delgado (Photo ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – An appointed state lawmaker running in next month's primary could have her qualifications cha...
Feb 24, 2020
Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark #MeToo moment
Harvey Weinstein arrives at a Manhattan courthouse for jury deliberations in his rape trial, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) By APNEW YORK (AP) - Harvey Weinstein wa...
Feb 24, 2020
BPD investigating theft, use of stolen credit cards
Bloomington Police say the first person of interest is a black man in his late 20’s to early 30’s, with a medium build and facial hair. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil...
Feb 21, 2020
Local sailor receives honor from Navy
Lt. Cody Kinser (Photo courtesy Navy Office of Community Outreach) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – A local man and U.S. Naval officer has received an honor from the Navy for outstanding performance of hi...
Feb 21, 2020
