Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Superintendent responds after Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
Blue Ridge Superintendent Susan Wilson released a brief statement Monday addressing the strike exploratory committee formed by the district’s teachers. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleFARMER...
Sep 16, 2019
ISP: 11 people injured after crash in Tazewell County
State Police said the crash is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – Illinois State Police said a crash Monday morning on Intersta...
Sep 16, 2019
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide
Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some state lawmakers want to phase out the use of ethylene oxide from most ...
Sep 16, 2019
Sustainable farming catching on in Illinois
Bruce Henrikson, program coordinator for S.T.A.R. (Saving Tomorrow's Agriculture Resources) at the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District, says participating farmers can evaluate how "s...
Sep 16, 2019
Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
The union representing teachers in Blue Ridge Community Unit District 18 are forming a strike exploratory committee because they’re not happy with progress in contract negotiations with the scho...
Sep 16, 2019
New report: 17 percent of Illinois’ public school students considered “chronically absent”
A new report shines a light on chronic absence at schools and points a finger back at the institutional environment, not just a child's home life. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network...
Sep 13, 2019
Gov. Pritzker’s chief of staff debriefs recent Japan international trade talks
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker stayed home during the talks recovering from a broken leg. (Photo courtesy JP Pritzker) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – The point person on Illinois' recent trade visit to J...
Sep 13, 2019
Ex-city council member Schmidt honored for two decades of public service
Former City Council member Karen Schmidt sits on the bench dedicated in her honor along with sons Jacob (left) and Jonas (right).(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 13, 2019
Children’s Discovery Museum celebrates 25th anniversary
The museum held a breakfast Thursday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Uptown Normal. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – After 25 years, the Children’s Discovery Mus...
Sep 12, 2019
Some of Illinois’ government and business leaders return from Tokyo business trip
Some of Illinois' government and business leaders have just returned from a business trip from Tokoy. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Some of Illinois' government and busine...
Sep 12, 2019
