Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois representatives sound off on failure of federal farm bill
Last week’s vote on the federal farm bill, fell flat, leaving farmers wondering what's going to happen. (Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – A new Farm Bill fac...
May 22, 2018
Chambers: Death penalty burden of proof wording must be exact
While McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers believes the death penalty could be a useful tool, he stresses care in wording what constitutes guilt beyond all doubt. (WJBC file photo) By P...
May 21, 2018
Unit 5 chief: School security a ‘national crisis’
In light of the latest school shootings in Dixon, Illinois and Santa Fe, Texas, Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says school security must go beyond metal detectors and security guards. (WJBC file ph...
May 21, 2018
Illinois tourism marks record year with nearly 114 million visitors
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Cory Jobe said successful ad campaigns made 2017 the biggest year for Illinois tourism. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – More people ...
May 21, 2018
Heartland to name quad after retiring president Widmer
Heartland Community College is naming its quad after retiring President Rob Widmer.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Heartland Community College is paying tribute to its retiring pr...
May 21, 2018
Expect high gas and crowded roads Memorial Day weekend
AAA Auto Club says to expect 2.1 times more traffic in Illinois Memorial day weekend. (Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – AAA Auto Club released a new survey finding nearly 42 million A...
May 20, 2018
Business expert: Springfield could impact small business growth
Mark Grant with the National Federation of Independent business has some concerns on how state laws could hurt small businesses in the state. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Ill...
May 20, 2018
The Autism Place will raise money and awareness with yard sale
TAP is accepting donations for its yard sale on June 2. (Wikimedia/Michael Rivera) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – The Friends of the Autism Place are collecting items for a community yard sa...
May 20, 2018
CDC warns tick-borne illnesses are on the rise
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say tick-borne illnesses are on the rise nationwide. (FreeImages.com/majasimenc)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As warm weather returns to I...
May 20, 2018
Bloomington seeking feedback on removing traffic signals
The Bloomington Public Works Department is asking for residents’ input on whether or not the city should remove some traffic signals. (Flickr/DavidLofink)By Coty Diaz/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – ...
May 19, 2018
