Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Amid federal probe, Illinois lawmakers back bill to repeal Exelon subsidies
State Rep. Kelly Cassidy, a Chicago Democrat who also opposed the Future Energy Jobs Act in 2016, is co-sponsor of Batinick's bill. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 13, 2019
Illinois Attorney General sues e-cigarette maker JUUL
Illinois’ attorney general is investigating the makers of vaping products after numerous hospitalizations. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Atto...
Dec 13, 2019
ISU winter commencement ceremonies Saturday
Commencement at Illinois State University. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University's winter commencement will be held in two ceremonies Saturday at...
Dec 13, 2019
Watchdog: Illinois taxpayers owe $68 billion for subsidized state retiree healthcare
Unless changes are made, Illinois taxpayers can tack on another $68 billion of unfunded healthcare costs to the state’s $137 billion in unfunded pension liabilities. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) ...
Dec 13, 2019
Lightfoot: Illinois lawmakers seeking ‘tinsel on the Christmas tree’ perks killed Chicago casino compromise
Lightfoot is confident they can get something done early next year. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers were only five voters away from reachin...
Dec 13, 2019
Normal Police probing shots fired incident
Anyone with information is asked to contact Normal Police at 309-454-9535 or McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Police are investigatin...
Dec 13, 2019
Sangamon County man arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot Congressman Davis
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville). (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle SPRINGFIELD – A Rochester man has been arrested and charged for allegedly making a threat to shoot central Illinois...
Dec 12, 2019
Illinois Attorney General files lawsuit against Juul Labs
In the lawsuit, Raoul is alleging that by combining its sleek, easily-concealed e-cigarette device with an offering of sweet and fruity flavors, a less harsh nicotine solution, and marketing designed ...
Dec 12, 2019
Obstruction arrest made in search for missing person, investigation continues
John Tyler has been missing since Dec. 6 when he was last seen in Morton, according to the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office. (WJBC File Photo) By HOI-ABC TAZEWELL COUNTY – An arrest...
Dec 12, 2019
ISU trustees to vote on Connect Transit contract extension, bonus for Dietz
Connect Transit Board Chair Mike McCurdy said the two sides came to an agreement Wednesday. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Illinois State University plans to extend its contract...
Dec 12, 2019
