Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
NLRB rules in favor of Illinois man to hold vote to scrap union
The National Labor Relations Board ruled late last month that Robert Gentry, a worker at Pinnacle Foods in St. Elmo, will be allowed to conduct a union decertification vote. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File...
Nov 05, 2019
March of Dimes gives Illinois D+ on maternal, infant health
Nationally, at least one out of every three dollars spent on preterm birth is on non-clinical services such as intervention, education, social services and labor market losses. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/F...
Nov 05, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Bloomington Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month with Local Authors Fair
Author Alexander Germanis talks about writing with visitors (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For prospective authors and creative writers, November has become known as Nati...
Nov 05, 2019
Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleMAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Hallowe...
Nov 04, 2019
Weekend traffic crashes add to a dangerous year for ISP
Through Nov. 3, Illinois State Police have issued 5,860 Scott's Law violations. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim MoranSPRINGFIELD – Two traffic ...
Nov 04, 2019
Giertz: Economic news in Illinois mostly good
The Flash index considers sales tax, corporate tax, and income tax receipts to produce a number that, if greater than 100, means growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 04, 2019
AAA: Gas prices down in Bloomington
Gasoline prices Monday in Peoria are $2.56 and $2.51 in Springfield. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Gasoline prices have remained steady across the country compared to last week...
Nov 04, 2019
Exelon CEO talks corruption probe, executive’s sudden departure
Exelon executives would not say if the investigation is limited to Illinois. (Courtesy Exelon Corp.) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – In the company’s first earnings call since news...
Nov 04, 2019
Developer remembered for wielding power to spur Twin-City’s growth
Jack Snyder died October 31. He was 90 years old. (Photo from Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two former Twin-City mayors who presided over ...
Nov 04, 2019
