Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Interim report shows Illinois budget wasn’t balanced despite claims from elected officials
Bergman also said it's valuable because it shows the state's finances are still deteriorating. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An interim annual financial rep...
Feb 13, 2020
Some worry high prices, stigma keeping illicit cannabis market alive in Illinois
While adult-use cannabis has been legal since the first of the year in Illinois, some are wondering if high dispensary prices are keeping people from moving to the legal market. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/...
Feb 13, 2020
Report says schools should stop using surprise mock shooter drills
At Normal West High School, Principal Dave Johnson says he can see the benefit of unannounced drills because teachers can over-prepare. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIEL...
Feb 13, 2020
Slower job growth predicted for Illinois in 2020
The economic and business magazine published the new data for Illinois as part of a survey for all 50 states. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois can expect...
Feb 12, 2020
Bitterly cold conditions to end week, list of warming centers in McLean County
A list of warming centers and shelters in McLean County are listed below. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Emergency Management Agency is preparing as bitterl...
Feb 12, 2020
Local schools seeing an increase in absences due to illness
Both school districts in the Twin-Cities are encouraging students and faculty to wash hands regularly and stay home if they aren’t feeling well. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL ...
Feb 12, 2020
Teacher union-backed poll: Teachers underpaid, should be able to retire earlier
The Illinois Education Association's second annual State of Education report released Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A teachers union-sponsored poll...
Feb 12, 2020
Proposed amendment banning right to work zones in Illinois ‘doesn’t create jobs and investment,’ says manufacturers’ group
State Sen. Ram Villivalam filed Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 13 last year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A state senator wants to get a ...
Feb 12, 2020
Proposed amendment banning right to work zones in Illinois ‘doesn’t create jobs and investment,’ says manufacturers’ group
Illinois Manufacturers' Association President Mark Denzler said if such an idea were to move forward, it shows a lack of priorities from lawmakers. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Feb 12, 2020
Country, alt-rock and more slated for State Fair Grand Concerts
The six of 11 grandstand concerts announced so far run the gamut from country to nostalgia to alt-rock. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – From corn dogs to car ra...
Feb 11, 2020
