Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois legislators work to pass bipartisan net neutrality bill
An Illinois Congressman says net neutrality kept his constituents from having more internet provider options. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Federal Communications Com...
Dec 25, 2017
Rodney Davis, Peter Roskam differ on national concealed carry reciprocity
Two Illinois Republicans don’t see eye-to-eye when it comes to the laws surrounding concealed carry reciprocity. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Members of...
Dec 25, 2017
Project Oz to pilot youth work program
The local organization is focused on employing youth and constructing career plans while building their existing skill sets to advance in the workforce in the near future. (Photo courtesy Project Oz) ...
Dec 24, 2017
Bloomington Public Library staff seek funds for expansion, repairs
Library Director Jeanne Hamilton said if the library doesn’t move locations, she would like to see the facility expanded and repaired. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Staf...
Dec 24, 2017
Christmas Eve snow to slow holiday travel in central Illinois
The National Weather Service at Lincoln said parts of Central Illinois, including McLean County, could receive three to five inches of snow on Christmas Eve. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Dec 23, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating gunshots on Empire Street
Bloomington Police are asking the public’s help in identifying who shot a gun on East Empire Street earlier this afternoon. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Dec 23, 2017
Pets require commitment, more than just any gift
Pets call for serious commitment and should be seen as such according to Humane Society leader, Karen Gregory. (Photo courtesy Livingston County Humane Society)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPONTIAC –...
Dec 23, 2017
Third influenza death hits McLean County
Following the third death this week due to influenza A, McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis says to be mindful of your health. (Photo courtesy Flickr/USACEEuropeDis) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
Dec 22, 2017
Rauner defends state’s handling of veterans home where 13 have died
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he would drink the water at a veterans home in Quincy where 13 residents have died since a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB QUINCY ...
Dec 22, 2017
Illinois jobless rate holds steady despite loss of 1,100 jobs
Illinois lost 1,100 jobs in November. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The unemployment rate held steady last month in Illinois, but jobs were down a bit. November’s jo...
Dec 22, 2017
