Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Planting efforts slow to start in Illinois due to cold
Cold, wet weather has delayed spring planting in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Nothing might be a slight over exaggeration when describing how much spring planting ...
Apr 17, 2018
County Board approves recommendations to maintain nursing home
The McLean County Board voted to follow recommendations from the Blue Ribbon Panel concerning future upkeep of the McLean County Nursing Home. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Th...
Apr 17, 2018
Unit 5 chief: Entry-level teachers among lowest paid in Central Illinois
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said teacher pay remains an obstacle to attracting and retaining teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said Tuesd...
Apr 17, 2018
Durbin warns of prolonged intervention in Syria following missile strikes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the United States should not get pulled into a prolonged military involvement like it did with Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Apr 17, 2018
Farmer City teen faces weapons charges after shooting
Police say a 17-year-old Farmer City teen who was shot last week suffered injuries which aren’t considered life threatening. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – DeW...
Apr 17, 2018
Synthetic marijuana mostly in Peoria, East Peoria and Chicago
Most of Illinois isn’t dealing with the fallout from tainted synthetic marijuana. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois has a serious problem with synth...
Apr 16, 2018
Secretary White pushes new drunk driving bill
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is praising the movement of a bill his office says strengthens the state's drunk driving laws. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – Illi...
Apr 16, 2018
Ball: Comptroller should be an experienced accountant
Libertarian Claire Ball said she’s shocked Illinois’ past comptrollers have little experience in finance. (Photo Courtesy claireballforillinois.com) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 15, 2018
Advocacy group objects to El Paso-Gridley promoting prayer rally
The El Paso-Gridley school district has promised to exclude faith-based events from its promotional announcements. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock EL PASO – A group that advocates for sep...
Apr 15, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth: Syrian strike carried out ‘without congressional approval’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says Congress should have approved the bombing of Syria before President Trump ordered the air strike. (Photo courtesy CNN) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick D...
Apr 15, 2018
