Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Measure requiring notification of Legionnaires outbreak passes out of committee
After an outbreak of Legionnaires disease led to multiple deaths at a veteran’s home in Quincy, lawmakers are taking steps to avoid such an instance again. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Ne...
Mar 11, 2018
Madigan denies inaction in years-old domestic dispute involving lawmaker
House Speaker Michael Madigan says he doesn’t recall any discussion with Andy McGann Sr. concerning McGann’s daughter, Liz Hogan. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD &#...
Mar 11, 2018
St. Patrick’s Day 5K dedicated to Joshua Rodgers
U.S. Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers of Bloomington was killed in action last year while serving in Afghanistan. This year’s Saint Patrick’s Day 5K will be held in his honor. (Photo courtesy Ro...
Mar 11, 2018
BBB issues bitcoin scam warning
A scammer may tell you to give them a large sum of bitcoin in exchange for information that can “save your life”. (Photo courtesy Quote Catalog) By RFD Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Th...
Mar 10, 2018
District 87, Unit 5 partner with local libraries to expand reading
Normal Public Library has issued library cards to nearly 2,000 Unit 5 elementary students since last year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Bloomington and Normal libraries are looking t...
Mar 10, 2018
ISU student attends third alternative spring break
Illinois State University student Mitch Stengel worked in Arkansas to clean a state park during Alternative Spring Break 2017. (Photo courtesy Mitch Stengel) By Ashley Antonini NORMAL – Spring b...
Mar 10, 2018
Private sector job viewed as attractive option compared to rigorous economic development work
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council’s CEO is leaving to work in the private sector, which an EDC board member said is an attractive opportunity given the difficulty of economic devel...
Mar 10, 2018
Bill to curb opioid ‘pharmacy shopping’ has its roots in Bloomington-Normal
Congressman Rodney Davis, joined by local leaders at a news conference, announced he’s introducing a bill requiring people to show identification to pharmacists when they fill opioid prescriptio...
Mar 09, 2018
Plan would force Illinois governors to detail true employee costs
The Truth In Hiring Act would have any future governor provide a detailed report on what the governor’s budget is being spent on. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Il...
Mar 09, 2018
Animals sheltered at CISAR in need of new homes
Owners of Central Illinois Animal Rescue say they’re retiring and can no longer care for animals sheltered at their rural Colfax location. (Photo from CISAR Facebook page.) By Howard Packowitz M...
Mar 08, 2018
