Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU restricting travel to China for university business, academic credit
Illinois State University is restricting travel to China until the CDC changes its Level 4 Travel Advisory. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 04, 2020
Former McLean County State’s Attorney, judge dies at age 73
Ron Dozier. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County State’s Attorney and judge Ron Dozier died Monday after a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Dozier is ...
Feb 04, 2020
Illinois encourages taxpayers to file for earned income tax credit
A couple filing jointly with three or more kids would be able to have made up to $56 thousand dollars and still qualify. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State...
Feb 04, 2020
Illinois commission set to hear proposed changes to Legislative Ethics Commission
Last week Change Illinois' Madeleine Doubek said the inspector general needs subpoena power and the authority to make founded reports public. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRI...
Feb 04, 2020
Amid corruption investigations, some look to give Illinois’ attorney general more power to investigate
Some lawmakers at the Illinois statehouse want to give the Illinois Attorney General more power to battle public corruption. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Government) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Feb 04, 2020
Gun group sues Illinois State Police for allowing lawmakers to divert FOID fees for other state spending
The Illinois State Rifle Association has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois State Police claiming the agency allowed the state to take Firearm Owners Identification card processing fees and use that...
Feb 04, 2020
A new report says Illinois leaders could do more to reduce tobacco use in the state
The ALA remains concerned about youth vaping, with 2019 showing a rise to morethan 27-percent of high schoolers reporting e-cigarette use. (Photo courtesy: Juul Labs)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
Feb 03, 2020
First month of recreational cannabis sales hit $39 million
Recreational marijuana became legal in Illinois Jan. 1. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleCHICAGO – The governor’s office is touting the first month of recreational marijuana sales through...
Feb 03, 2020
Illinois State Rifle Association suing Illinois State Police over delays in FOID card permits
Illinois State Rifle Association executive director Richard Pearson says his group is suing the Illinois State Police over delays in processing applications for Firearm Owner Identification cards and ...
Feb 03, 2020
WBRP accepting applications for small business microloan program
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project is located at 724 West Washington Street. (Photo Facebook/West Bloomington Revitalization Project) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A local organizatio...
Feb 03, 2020
