Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
A recent Illinois law is behind solar farm proposals
One area that has seen a spike in solar farm applications is Boone County in far northern Illinois. (Pixabay/PublicDomainPictures) By Illinois Radio Network/Scot Bertram SPRINGFIELD – The...
Oct 22, 2018
Tazewell County Deputy recognized as hero
The Tazewell Teen Initiative was adopted statewide and has helped to cut the number of traffic fatalities in half. (Tazewell Teen Initiative Facebook) By Neil Doyle PEKIN – National Teen ...
Oct 21, 2018
Chances of hitting deer while driving doubles in fall in Illinois
Nationwide, one in 167 drivers were likely to hit a deer, elk or moose. (Photo by brokinhrt2/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The fall season is expected to bring the highe...
Oct 21, 2018
Illinois ranks 13th out of all states for the most identity theft and fraud risk
Residents of Illinois could be at a higher risk of identity theft than other states, according to a report by WalletHub. (WalletHub.com) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois r...
Oct 21, 2018
Temporary Quincy veterans facility part of plan to end legionella deaths
A group promoting awareness says it's not just public facilities that are at risk from legionella bacteria in water systems, it can happen anywhere because the bacteria occurs naturally. (Photo Courte...
Oct 20, 2018
BPD search for missing teen
17-year-old Terry Powell has been missing since Oct. 18. (Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking help from the public in loca...
Oct 20, 2018
Shots fired early Saturday morning in Normal
Normal Police say gunshots were fired early Saturday morning. (WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The sound of gunshots were heard early Saturday morning in the 800 block of South Fell Avenue in N...
Oct 20, 2018
Illinois unveiling a new model of accountability to divvy up some federal money for schools
Using the new support and accountability model that's planned to be released at the end of the month, schools that are struggling could receive $150,000 in Title I federal funds for school improvement...
Oct 18, 2018
Illinois cuts bureaucracy by moving more state services online
Gov. Bruce Rauner told the National Governors Association’s Smart States summit this week that the state of Illinois is working smart, not harder. (Pixaby) By Illinois Radio Network/Benja...
Oct 18, 2018
Illinois National Guard joins effort to protect against hackers on Election Day
Illinois State Board of Elections chairman Bill Cadigan says voters should have zero fear that their votes will be tampered with. (Photo Courtesy Illinois National Guard Twitter) By Illinois Ra...
Oct 17, 2018
