Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawmakers look ease student access to medical marijuana-extract oil in school
The oil is not intoxicating and helps control seizures. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois school nurses could soon be dispensin...
May 09, 2018
Illinois’ Top 200 voters picking state’s best scenic spots
Starved Rock State Park near Utica is among the choices in the voting for the state’s top scenic spots. (Facebook/Starved Rock State Park) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’...
May 09, 2018 (Photo courtesy: File)
16-year-old arrested for possession of stolen firearm
Bloomington Police are investigating possible connections between a report of gun shots and a teen who was arrested for possession of a stolen firearm. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick...
May 08, 2018
Illinois Senate wants to expand Medicaid dental coverage
Nearly all three million people enrolled in Illinois’ Medicaid program could soon get their teeth cleaned without paying out of pocket. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
May 08, 2018
Local veterans celebrated with Honor Flight
Central Illinois veterans are being treated to a sightseeing trip to Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez)By Alyssa Paldo/WMBD-TVPEORIA – It’s a special day for some war ...
May 08, 2018
WJBC earns NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador status
By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON, D.C. – WJBC and Radio Bloomington have been recognized as a Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.The Weather-Ready N...
May 08, 2018
Drunk driver sentenced to 30 years in prison for fatal DUI accident
32-year-old Steven Mccuen was sentenced to 30 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections after he struck and killed a 16-year-old bicyclist in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City of Bloomington...
May 07, 2018
Mid Central Community Action offers energy bill assistance
Mid Central Community Action is helping those in need. (WJBC file photo) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Mid Central Community Action is continuing to offer energy bill assistance to those in...
May 07, 2018
Sen. Brady wants closer looks at pharmacy reimbursements, minimum teacher pay
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady said raising minimum teacher pay could lead to “bad unintended consequences.” (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGT...
May 07, 2018
At parents’ request, Rep. Brady mulls law regulating farm chemical spraying near schools
State Representative Dan Brady will investigate whether better monitoring of farmers is needed when they spray chemicals near schools. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Brady) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
May 07, 2018
