Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sentencing vacated for woman convicted of killing 8-year-old
Cynthia Baker, of Normal, was scheduled to be sentenced on January 31. (HOI-ABC photo) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – A woman from Normal who was found guilty of killing her 8-year-old stepdaug...
Jan 03, 2020
Illinois Department of Labor reminds workers to watch their wages
The last time Illinois increased its minimum wage was a decade ago when it was raised to $8.25. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – The start of a new year means a higher minimum ...
Jan 03, 2020
Trump’s limited e-cig flavor ban could give Illinois’ vape industry lifeline
President Donald Trump Tuesday said his administration is preparing to ban certain flavored vaping products, but only temporarily. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg Bishop...
Jan 03, 2020
First day of recreational marijuana sales in Illinois topped $3 million
People lined up outside NuMed East Peoria for the first day of recreational cannabis sales Jan. 1. (Photo Facebook/101.5 WBNQ) By Illinois Information Services CHICAGO – Recreational mari...
Jan 02, 2020
Bloomington woman asking for kidney for her husband
A Bloomington woman is taking to the streets to ask for a kidney. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois – ABC) By Heart of Illinois – ABC BLOOMINGTON – The New Year finds one couple in ...
Jan 02, 2020
Some question bans, taxes on vaping products amid black market safety concerns
Tax Foundation research analyst Ulrik Boesen says bans on e-cigarettes for minors or others could create an illicit market. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Many...
Jan 02, 2020
Illinois ends cannabis prohibition with first legal sales across state
Dispensaries must maintain enough supply for medical card holders as required by law. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Thousands of people across the state lined...
Jan 02, 2020
Libraries across Illinois are waiving late fees to encourage more use of public resources
The Ela Area Public Library in Lake Zurich has waived late fees for several years but tells patrons if they never return items, or return damaged material, they would still be responsible for the cost...
Jan 02, 2020
Cannabis now legal in Illinois but law enforcement questions still remain
Cannabis consumer Neal Young, who was in line New Year's Day in Springfield to buy pot legally on the first day of legal sales, said if state lawmakers pass the right policies, the black market will b...
Jan 02, 2020
Illinois’ population loss more than 51,000 in 2019, most in past decade
When it comes to Illinoisans moving out of the state, there were nearly 105,000 people lost. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lost nearly 105,00...
Dec 31, 2019
