Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ex-State Sen. Martin Sandoval charged in two-count indictment
Sandoval this month dropped out of the General Assembly. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The ongoing federal investigation into Illinois government and politics has taken an...
Jan 27, 2020
Local counseling service offers advice as millions mourn death of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during a freethrow in the first half against the Houston Rockets at Staples Center on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lisa Blume...
Jan 27, 2020
The path forward: ISU celebrates MLK legacy with guest speaker, Angela Rye
With the impeachment trial of President Trump still underway, she said it can be easy to become numb, but it is our duty as Americans to pay attention. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois/ABC) By Heart...
Jan 27, 2020
Illinois Works program aims to help address construction labor shortage
The average Illinois construction worker is now 50 years old. That's creating labor issues in the field for contractors and labor unions alike. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
Jan 27, 2020 (Photo courtesy: Pixabay)
Illinois lawmaker raised concerns about automatic voter registration program in 2016
An Illinois state senator predicted in 2016 that Illinois' automatic voter registration would result in non-citizens being given voter cards. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGF...
Jan 27, 2020
Ethics, property tax relief, population loss among top concerns for lawmakers as governor prepares State of the State speech
Pritzker said Friday that finding relief from Illinois' second-highest-in-the-nation property taxes will be a focus. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ...
Jan 27, 2020
Illinois Supreme Court to decide if teachers can take maternity leave months after giving birth
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide whether a teacher can take maternity leave after an entire summer with her baby. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Il...
Jan 27, 2020
Case of coronavirus confirmed in Chicago
IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Before an event in Springfield Friday, Gov. JB Pritzker said the state has already been preparing for coronaviru...
Jan 24, 2020
New law caps out-of-pocket insulin costs
Illinois is now the second state in the nation to do this. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Eighteen hundred dollars a month for a life-or-death drug is out of reach for ma...
Jan 24, 2020
Illinois private school tuition program reports big opening night for applications
National School Choice Week starts Jan. 26. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Tens of thousands of students hoping to go to the private school of their choice tui...
Jan 24, 2020
