Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Board of Education utilizes ‘virtual school’ to reduce education gap
Virtual classrooms can help decrease the rural vs. urban education gap in Illinois. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, access to educational resources is limi...
Dec 10, 2017
Governor Rauner talks farming industry, highlights Brandt deal
Governor Bruce Rauner adresseed 350 voting delegates in the Illinois Farm Bureau in Chicago recently. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD Radio Network CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner addressed the Illinoi...
Dec 09, 2017
5-year Ag Census is underway
The federal government is coming for every farmer in Illinois to get their information entered into their Census database. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Farmers across ...
Dec 09, 2017
LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays
After setting up decorations for years, John Hamblin is allowing people to walk through his Christmas house. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Harrison/WMBD)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBDLEROY – A local family ...
Dec 09, 2017
Le Roy Police Department puts grants to use
Le Roy police officers support having body cameras (pictured), as it makes them more secure around civilians. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Breanna Lea/WMBD LE ROY – A local police department puts a ...
Dec 07, 2017
Gov. Rauner: Pearl Harbor Day should ‘forever’ live in infamy
Gov. Bruce Rauner declared Thursday Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Day in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/US Army) By Howard Packowitz SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner led a solemn ceremony...
Dec 07, 2017
Yoder eyes vacant McLean County judge’s seat
McLean County Associate Judge William Yoder is a candidate for the circuit judgeship vacated by soon-to-retire Judge Kevin Fitzgerald. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowit...
Dec 07, 2017
Next date scheduled in lawsuit to block taxpayer-funded abortions
State Rep. Peter Breen said the state needs to indicate if it plans to implement the rules on Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The next d...
Dec 07, 2017
Recycling large part of proposed McLean Co. solid waste plan
Local communities actively participate in recycling efforts. (WJBC file photo) By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD BLOOMINGTON – McLean County is looking at how it can reduce its environmental impact over ...
Dec 07, 2017
State Farm raises rates for Illinois home and condo insurance
State Farm Insurance confirmed it is raising rates, effective Feb. 1 for existing customers and immediately for new customers. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Homeowners and ...
Dec 07, 2017
