Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Small brewers in Illinois are waiting to find out if a tax cut for the industry will be extended
Small brewers in Illinois are waiting to find out if a tax cut for the industry will be extended. (Photo courtesy: Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A key tax break for small brew...
Oct 21, 2019
Dietz apologizes for previous email; talks with Black Homecoming Committee in progress
ISU President Larry Dietz addressed the school’s governing board Friday. (YouTube/Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University President Larry Dietz has ...
Oct 18, 2019
INBA requests U of I policy change for reporting sexual misconduct
The INBA Board of Directors Friday posted the letter to the university. (Photo Facebook/University of Illinois) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois News Broadcasters Association is back...
Oct 18, 2019
Study: Higher teacher pay, smaller classrooms, more support staff, hindered by legacy costs
A study on education spending says costs outside of the classroom have taken up more school funding, likely leading to more teacher strikes in recent years. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radi...
Oct 18, 2019
Wealth adviser says moving out of Illinois could protect portfolios from next recession
In Illinois, a recession could put already strained government budgets under more pressure, possibly leading to tax hikes.(Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For some ...
Oct 18, 2019
Illinois drivers paid more than $200 million in added gas taxes over two months
Skillicorn said the Lockbox amendment could mean money is spent on things like bike lanes, sidewalks or buses.(Photo courtesy: Pixabay/IADE-Michoko)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Drivers...
Oct 18, 2019
Man wanted in Kane County arrested in Normal
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner said Morris was arrested without incident. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Police have arrested a man wanted for allegedly violati...
Oct 17, 2019
Hit a deer in Illinois? You can probably keep it
IDNR said anyone claiming a deer has up to 24 hours after an accident to do so. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim Moran SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Na...
Oct 17, 2019
Man arrested after fleeing, ramming BPD squad car
David Hughes, 26, of New York state. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police have released the name of a man who fled from officers Wednesday in Downtown ...
Oct 17, 2019
Sorrells announces candidacy for McLean County Coroner
Abbi Sorrells. (Photo courtesy McLean County Democrats) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Democrat has announced her candidacy for McLean County Coroner. Abbi Sorrells is a registered nurse s...
Oct 17, 2019
