Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ICC seeks more information on electric vehicles
The Illinois Commerce Commission has issued a "notice of inquiry" to learn more information about electric vehicles. (Pixaby) By Dave Dahl The Illinois Commerce Commission is trying to learn mo...
Oct 04, 2018
Esports tournament coming to Central Illinois
The inaugural Sixty Six Games Esports Tournament will feature “League of Legends” live and in-person play Jan. 12-13, 2019. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By Neil Doyle Grossinger ...
Oct 04, 2018
Gubernatorial debate take two
Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker (left) and Gov. Bruce Rauner squared off in the second of three debates Wednesday (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The second of...
Oct 04, 2018
A new law could help Illinois reduce interest payments to private sector
The law allows $2 billion to be invested on Illinois' behalf, which is expected to save the state a generous amount of interest payments. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Greg BishopIn...
Oct 03, 2018
New poll gives J.B. Pritzker 22-point lead in Illinois gubernatorial race
A new poll from the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University says Gov. Bruce Rauner is behind by 22 points.(WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountIf t...
Oct 03, 2018
International grain buyers tour all things agriculture in Illinois
Twenty grain buyers from four nations are touring Illinois this week, getting a look at all things agricultural with Warren Goetsch, deputy director, IL Dept. of Ag. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl Ill...
Oct 01, 2018
UPDATED: State’s Attorney sees conflict, expects to ask for special prosecutor in Michael ethics complaint
The three-member McLean County Ethics Commission has asked the state’s attorney to investigate complaints against County Clerk Kathy Michael, but State’s Attorney Don Knapp indicated there...
Oct 01, 2018
Dry, hot summer in Illinois perfect conditions for weed that poisoned Lincoln’s mother
Cattle often graze on white snakeroot instead of the browned grass during dry conditions. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A poisonous weed that prompted President Abe Lincoln&#...
Oct 01, 2018
Gunshots reported on Tracy Drive
Bloomington police were called to the south Bloomington area at about 7:30 p.m. Sunday. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Police in Bloomington are investigating gunshots heard Su...
Oct 01, 2018
New director of the Democratic Party of Illinois ready to get started
State Rep. Christian Mitchell (D-Chicago) has added a new job: executive director of the Democratic Party of Illinois.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– We're seeing more of Stat...
Oct 01, 2018
