Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Democrats raise concerns about Census undercount in rural, minority areas
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin and other Illinois Democrats sent a letter to the director of the U.S. Census. (Photo Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach SPRINGFIELD – Illi...
Aug 22, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl S...
Aug 22, 2019
BPD: Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Springfield Road shooting
Bloomington Police charged Khwanus Haynes, 20, of Bloomington, with attempted murder and weapon charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department/Facebook) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A hi...
Aug 22, 2019
Troopers seize over 38 pounds of marijuana near Pontiac
Troopers found more than 38 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Thursday morning near Pontiac. (Photo Illinois State Police District 6) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – A traffic stop ...
Aug 22, 2019
Study: Asian carp more resilient than thought, could cross Lake Michigan, infest Great Lakes chain
Asian carp in the Illinois River are hearty enough to cross Lake Michigan, potentially infesting the other Great Lakes, according to a new report. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Illinois Radio Netw...
Aug 21, 2019
ISU College of Fine Arts and School of Art to be named for alum
The naming ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University will name its College of F...
Aug 21, 2019
Gov. Pritzker: ‘we need to hold everybody accountable’ after report finds toxic workplace at Capitol
Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s glad the culture of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is now known to the public. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPIRNGFIELD – Now that a report of a toxic wo...
Aug 21, 2019
Report finds harassment at Illinois Capitol
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan – releasing a report of widespread harassment, bullying, and intimidation at the Capitol, said he didn't do enough to prevent it. (Photo courtesy WikiMedia/Il...
Aug 20, 2019
Harvest could start soon for some Illinois farmers
The past week had some weather suitable for farming, according to USDA state statistician Mark Schleusener. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Illinois crops are trying t...
Aug 20, 2019
Gunfire reported near Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington Police said multiple shots were fired early Tuesday near Lee and Front Streets.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investiga...
Aug 20, 2019
