Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gleason: Discussion will continue concerning onsite cannabis consumption
Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason spoke Wednesday with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Scott Miller/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A leader in Bloomington thinks the discussion surrounding...
Dec 18, 2019
Illinois Comptroller: ‘the future of our country is at stake’ when it comes to impeaching President Trump
Mendoza voted to impeach former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in 2009. (Photo courtesy: Youtube)(Photo courtesy YouTube)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – One voice for impeachment comes from the office of ... th...
Dec 18, 2019
Group looks for substantive plans from Illinois ethics reforms commission
Center for Illinois Politics Board Chairwoman Susan Garrett, who is a former state lawmaker, said nine out of ten bills on ethics go nowhere. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
Dec 18, 2019
Report: Illinois home price growth slowest in nation, Northwest Indiana one of the fastest
llinois' home price index rose 1.9 percent in the 12 months ending this fall, the slowest in the U.S. One of the fastest-growth areas was right over the border. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Dec 18, 2019
IDOA hosts ‘Hemp Summit’ in Springfield
Jeff Cox (left), bureau chief for medicinal plants for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and John Sullivan (right), director of the department, say Illinois hemp farmers may have planted fifty p...
Dec 17, 2019
BPD probing theft of iPhones over $26,000
The suspects are described as a black male (in the multi-colored coat) and two black females, all between the ages of 20 and 30, according to Bloomington Police. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)&...
Dec 17, 2019
DeWitt County native killed in motorcycle crash
Blake Newman was riding his motorcycle Monday night and lost control, according to authorities. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle PHOENIX – An Arizona police officer and native of DeWitt Co...
Dec 17, 2019
Illinois State Police urge drivers to move over after 27th crash involving Scott’s Law violation this year
Scott's Law requires drivers approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to slow down and move over, changing lanes if possible. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – I...
Dec 17, 2019
District scheduling for football rescinded by IHSA membership
The IHSA said 374 schools voted against the districting system and 274 in favor of districts. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – High school football regular season scheduling ...
Dec 17, 2019
Gov. Pritzker: ‘Early childhood education is the most important thing’
Gov. Pritzker has also appointed 29 people to a new "Illinois Commission on Equitable Early Childhood Education and Care Funding." (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Early ch...
Dec 17, 2019
