Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IRS announces assistance to farmers forced to sell livestock in some Illinois counties
Farmers in Hancock, Henderson, Mercer, Rock Island and Warren are eligible for federal assistance. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IL Corn) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers and ...
Oct 07, 2019
Northern Illinois corruption more costly than rest of state to businesses, study estimates
Chicago's businesses pay an average of $22 million in "corruption costs" compared to the average firm in central Illinois. (Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Corrup...
Oct 07, 2019
Illinois drivers paid $100 million more in gas taxes in first month of tax increase
Some have raised concerns about waste and abuse after federal agents raided the officers of Illinois Senate Transportation Committee Chairman Martin Sandoval, D-Chicago, last month (Photo courtesy Fac...
Oct 07, 2019
Blue Ridge teachers vote to strike
Teachers and other union employees in the Blue Ridge School District have voted to strike unless the union and the board reach a contract agreement. (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) By Howard Packowi...
Oct 07, 2019
Standoff closes US 51 near Heyworth
Police blocked U.S. Route 51 south of Heyworth Friday night as they arrested a man suspected of aggravated kidnapping. (Photo courtesy WEEK)By WEEK NewsHEYWORTH – Illinois State Police arrested ...
Oct 05, 2019
Rep. Ray LaHood: Impeachment would ‘turn the Nation’s Capital upside-down’
LaHood was U.S. transportation secretary in the Obama administration and currently consults. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The former Peoria-area Congressman who presided ...
Oct 04, 2019
Illinois town sues state seeking cancer, pollution data for southern Illinois uranium facility
The Illinois Department of Public Health said it was abiding by state law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawyers for a community in southern Illinois ar...
Oct 04, 2019
Bloomington man charged in domestic violence incident, two officers injured
Bloomington Police responded to the call around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains in the McLean County jail on a high bo...
Oct 04, 2019
S&P report shows states preparing for rainy days as Illinois falls further behind
Another metric that S&P has started using recently provides a revealing look at how well Illinois is doing in paying for its promises to retirees. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio Network...
Oct 04, 2019
Indiana beats Illinois in race to offer online sports betting
Syverson said Illinois' slow roll of expanded gambling legislation meant tax revenue going to other states.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Nick Ares) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Indiana had a...
Oct 04, 2019
