Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois lawmaker seeks to change Illinois window tint restrictions
State Representative Maurice West wants to allow Illinois residents to tint all of their automotive windows with proper permission. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Jan 30, 2020
Books to Benefit announces $10,000 in literacy gifts, scholarships
Books to Benefit presents a check to Star Adult Literacy after its November book sale at 360 Wylie Drive in Normal. (Photo Books to Benefit) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local non-profit that ho...
Jan 30, 2020
‘He talked about Twitter more than property taxes,’ Republicans pounce after Pritzker’s State of the State speech
Durkin also wanted to hear more about policies to grow the state’s economy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Political leaders from both sides of the aisle...
Jan 30, 2020
Ex-state Sen. Martin Sandoval sent bills to empty committees, ensuring they wouldn’t advance
After he was ridiculed for getting a couple of red-light camera tickets himself, Sandoval sent Duffy's bill to the Subcommittee on Special Issues. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkS...
Jan 30, 2020
McLean County health officials say risk of coronavirus to public remains low
The Center for Disease Control is urging travelers to avoid non-essential visits to China. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois – ABCBLOOMINGTON – With thousands of confirmed ca...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois real estate transfer tax money goes to 85 park projects in matching state grant funds
Torbert says the funding allows communities to build their open spaces, create opportunities for outdoor recreation and also boost the local economy. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network...
Jan 29, 2020
Brady: Plane crash in Sangamon County ‘very sad’
State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington). (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington) and many others are mourning those who died in a plane crash Tue...
Jan 29, 2020
Country singer headlines Red Cross Evening of Stars
Trace Adkins will headline the annual event April 29 at the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Normal. (Photo American Red Cross) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A country singer and actor ...
Jan 29, 2020
Rivian announces new partnership with Lincoln Motor Company
Rivian announced a new partnership with Lincoln (Photo courtesy: Rivian) By Blake Haas NORMAL – As part of Ford’s investment in electric vehicle maker Rivian, the Lincoln Motor Company ann...
Jan 29, 2020
Illinois lawmakers push to give dogs, cats legal representation in abuse cases
Skillicorn says animal abuse cases often lead to a slap on the wrist. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers want to allow for abused cats and dog...
Jan 29, 2020
