Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New report says Illinois EPA needs more funding, staff
Illinois is one of only three states that does not support its EPA from the general fund, so researchers are calling for more dedicated funds, and the governor's office is receptive. (Photo courtesy: ...
Dec 23, 2019
Illinois’ new parking tax takes effect Jan. 1, but includes broad exemptions
llinoisans who pay to park may see higher prices after the first of the year when the state implements a new parking tax.(Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – To he...
Dec 23, 2019
Cannabis law could allow cigar, hooka lounges to have consumption, but owner says unlikely
When recreational cannabis becomes the law of the land next month, municipalities have the ability to allow for local businesses that get 80 percent or more of their income from tobacco sales to have ...
Dec 23, 2019
Pritzker creates commission focused on early childhood education, care
Pritzker announced this month he's increasing how much the state spends on early childhood programs such as the Child Care Assistance Program. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook) By Illinois Radi...
Dec 23, 2019
One less candidate in congressional race
Mark Haasis (Facebook/Haasis For Congress) By Katherine Murphy With a message of thanks to everyone who worked on his campaign, Mark Haasis has pulled out of the congressional race. Take...
Dec 20, 2019
Clinton native will be escorted home in true police fashion
Clinton native Blake Newman will be laid to rest in his hometown (PHOTO:Calvert Funeral Home) By Katherine Murphy The Clinton Police Department and Dewitt County Sheriff's Department will accom...
Dec 20, 2019
Memorial service for the homeless in Springfield
The candlelight service outside the city's Helping Hands shelter recognized the thirteen homeless people who died in Springfield over the past year (PHOTO: Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl Springfield T...
Dec 20, 2019
Illinois unemployment rate drops to record low, but remains above national rate
The drop in unemployment continues a trend of record-setting lows for the state. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois continues to see a trend of record-low...
Dec 19, 2019
IRMA President: ‘not just businesses which will be affected’ with pay hike
The state’s minimum wage will go from From $8.25 an hour to $9.25 New Year's Day. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of the New Laws in the New Year will have some wor...
Dec 19, 2019
McLean County jury finds Brestan guilty of murder
Kyle Brestan, of Bloomington. (Photo McLean County Jail) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has found a Bloomington man guilty of murder in the 2017 death of Shannon Hastings.T...
Dec 18, 2019
