Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmaker files new “assault weapons” tax legislation
An Illinois lawmaker has filed a proposal to tax the sale of what she calls "assault weapons" and "large capacity ammunition feeding devices". (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRIN...
Feb 03, 2020
Illinois’ governor does not address population loss in annual speech, barely touches on massive pension debt
Recent audits show a mixed bag of some funds unfunded liability going up, others going down, but overall the funds are about 40 percent funded. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRI...
Feb 03, 2020
An Illinois lawmaker says more should be done to fight unwanted robocalls
An Illinois lawmaker says more should be done to fight unwanted robocalls. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker argues more should be done to ...
Feb 03, 2020
Documents: Alleged sexual assault victim was a patient of Bloomington surgeon
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – In the incident involving a Bloomington surgeon currently facing criminal sexual assault cha...
Jan 31, 2020
UAW seeks to unionize ‘excellent’ Rivian workers
Lincoln’s parent company is Ford, which is investing $500 million in Rivian. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC NORMAL – The United Autoworkers Union ...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois State Police, IDOT using federal funds to boost Super Bowl patrols
The additional patrols will be focusing on specific laws being broken. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' roadways will have many more state troopers, ...
Jan 31, 2020
ISU names new dean of Milner Library
Dallas Long. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University has named a new leader for its library. ISU provost Jan Murphy announced Friday Dallas Long...
Jan 31, 2020
Bloomington man charged with aggravated sexual assault pleads not guilty
Shaun Kink, 34, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington surgeon facing several sexual assault charges pleaded not guilty to all counts...
Jan 31, 2020
Illinois based Facebook Users could see a payout
It’s not yet clear how many people will qualify for compensation as part of the settlement. (PHOTO: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network Facebook users in Illinois could soon see a portion ...
Jan 31, 2020
State funding released for renovation of ISU fine arts complex
Gov. JB Pritzker joined local lawmakers Thursday at Illinois State University. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – After a decade, Illinois State University will finally get an updat...
Jan 30, 2020
