Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
University of Illinois ‘bans the box’ on applications, but not entirely
University officials announced last week that they would move the question about a criminal record or school discipline to the portion of the application process that comes after the student is told t...
Dec 10, 2019
Report: Illinois’ cigarette smuggling getting worse
The foundation took the smoking rates from each state and estimated if they were collecting less revenue or more revenue in excise taxes than they should. More revenue means people are coming to your ...
Dec 10, 2019
Salvation Army ‘Christmas Campaign’ behind schedule
The Salvation Army will continue its campaign through Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A local organization has an update on its Christmas fundraising campaign...
Dec 10, 2019
Food stamps in restaurants, gender-neutral bathrooms among 250 new laws coming to Illinois on Jan. 1
Altogether more than 250 new laws take effect on New Year's Day. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More than 250 laws take effect next month in Illinois, changi...
Dec 10, 2019
Illinois’ sports betting not expected until after Super Bowl
As part of the state's $45 billion of new capital spending for projects around Illinois, lawmakers approved sports betting. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Nick Ares) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Dec 10, 2019
$400,000 Lucky Day Lotto jackpot won in Peoria
Winners have one year to claim prizes. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Lottery) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – If you bought a Lucky Day Lotto ticket in Peoria, you may want to check your ticket. A gas ...
Dec 09, 2019 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)
Local man arrested after shots fired incident in Normal
Demetrius Dawson, 18, of Normal was arrested Monday and faces several charges including unlawful use of a weapon, reckless discharge of a firearm, manufacture and delivery of ecstasy, and manufacture ...
Dec 09, 2019
Peoria Diocese launches special prayer service for beatification of Fulton Sheen
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (Photo YouTube) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – The Diocese of Peoria is holding a special prayer service to move forward with the beatification of Arc...
Dec 09, 2019
Illinois FOID card law spared emergency void in court challenge
The court said that doing so would hurt the state because the law has been on the books since 1968. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A three-judge panel denied...
Dec 09, 2019
Bloomington Post Office extends hours for holiday season
The Bloomington Post Office will extend their hours on Saturdays to 4 p.m. and will be open on Sundays to accommodate mailing and shipping needs. (Photo Facebook/USPS) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &#...
Dec 06, 2019
