Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Woman faces charges for bomb threat at Illinois State Capitol
The woman allegedly made the threat in April. (Photo courtesy; WJBC/File) By Blake Haas SPRINGFIELD – A 23-year-old woman faces charges for allegedly playing a role in a bomb threat at the Illin...
May 10, 2024
Florida woman killed in Wednesday’s crash on U.S. Route 24 was visiting family
The crash occurred a bit after 5 a.m., according to the Illinois State Police which is still investigating the collision along with Hanley's office. (WJBC File Photo)By WMBD-TVWASHINGTON – The T...
May 10, 2024
House Speaker Mike Johnson to speak in central Illinois
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). (X/Speaker Mike Johnson)By WMBD-TVPEORIA – Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) will be the keynote speaker at the Lincoln Day Dinner in Peoria on Jun...
May 10, 2024
House gives OK to new state agency focused on early childhood programs
Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, pictured Thursday during House floor debate of Senate Bill 1, which would create a new state agency dubbed the Department of Early Childhood. (Capitol News I...
May 10, 2024
Illinois Senate bill would require insurers to cover continuous glucose monitors
Dr. Emma Daisy, president of the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians, supports a bill that would expand insurance coverage of "continuous glucose monitors" to all diabetics – not just people w...
May 10, 2024
Local lawmakers react to Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson visiting Illinois General Assembly
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/File)By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Leaders who met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson had only good things to say about the mayor's visit t...
May 09, 2024
Road work begins Monday on Illinois Rt. 9
Construction begins on Monday. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Road work begins next week to repair parts of Illinois Rt. 9 from Sugar Creek to Hinshaw Ave.During the re...
May 09, 2024
Unit 5 and District 87 schools hosting St. Jude fundraiser Friday
The fundraiser’s goal is $20,000. (Photo courtesy of St. Jude Research Hospital)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON-NORMAL – A cancer survivor in Bloomington-Normal is trying to give back to St. Jude...
May 09, 2024
Secretary of State encouraging Illinoisans to get the REAL ID
After the May 7, 2025 deadline, domestic travelers 18 and older on commercial flights must have a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state ID card. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – Wit...
May 09, 2024
Chicago mayor visits Illinois Capitol to meet with governor and legislative leaders
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spoke with reporters Wednesday during his visit at the Capitol. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson spent Wednesday meeting with...
May 09, 2024
