Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ameren Illinois plans $32M upgrade to natural gas pipeline in Pekin
Work will begin this week. (Photo courtesy: Ameren) By Heart of Illinois – ABC PEKIN – Ameren Illinois announced Monday plans to further upgrade natural gas lines in Pekin. The project is ...
Feb 10, 2020
Illinois private school scholarship program grows despite donation slump
The Invest in Kids private school scholarship program offers a 75 percent state tax rebate in exchange for a donation to help a student go to the school of their choice tuition-free. (Photo courtesy: ...
Feb 10, 2020
State Treasurer Mike Freichs: ‘we did what we are supposed to do’ in Patriot Award acceptance speech
Treasurer Mike Frerichs accepted the Patriot Award at the Capitol Friday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – An organization that salutes employers for being flexible enough ...
Feb 10, 2020
New bill would establish 60-day time limit for Illinois State Police to consider FOID appeals
State Rep. Dan Caulkins says the Illinois State Police are taking too long to consider an appeal regarding FOID cards. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A new p...
Feb 10, 2020
Ex-McLean County woman charged with stealing $400,000 from kids charity
Carol Babbitt faces up to 20 years in prison, a $500,000 fine, and may be ordered to pay restitution if she’s convicted on the mail fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering charges. (WJBC File Ph...
Feb 10, 2020
Flash Index shows light drop in state’s economy
The index uses a weighted average of consumer spending, personal income, and corporate earnings. Anything above 100 indicates growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Feb 10, 2020
UPDATED: Man captured early Saturday morning
Thomas Benge. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A man who escaped from McLean County Sheriff Police Friday afternoon has been captured.In a Facebook post, th...
Feb 08, 2020
Man escapes custody in downtown Bloomington
Thomas Benge. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Local authorities are looking for a man who escaped custody Friday afternoon.The McLean County Sheriff’...
Feb 07, 2020
Illinois treasurer says retirement plan mandate for employers will limit future use of safety net programs
State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – More workers in Illinois whose employers don't offer retirement savings plans are find...
Feb 07, 2020
Governor announces first round of grants to expand broadband access
Gov. JB Pritzker made the announcement at Ridgely Elementary School in Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Broadband access will be available to more of rural Illinois, ...
Feb 07, 2020
