Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Hog calling contest nets first-time winner
The Illinois State Fair runs through Aug. 21. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – A tradition unlike any other. It's a far cry from the stateliness of t...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Illinois charities struggle due to state funding crisis
With the state in financial turmoil, Illinois nonprofits and charitable organizations are in the midst of a funding crisis of their own. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Illinois sees sharp drop in revenue
State Rep. David Harris said Illinois’ spending will have to adjust. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois general fund is expected...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Normal takes steps toward building underpass at Uptown Station
The town has been working towards building some sort of pedestrian crossing for the tracks for about three years. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is b...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016

Community colleges seek to fill void in vocational training
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) toured BOPI in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BOPI)By Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Whatever happened to shop class in Illinois? One business owner is asking tha...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

Chicago’s Olympic bid would have cost billions
Chicago was a finalist to host the 2016 Summer Olympics. (Photo by Sean Biehle/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Should Chicago be happy that it wasn’t awarded the ...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

LaHood working to undo ‘Waters of the U.S.’ rule
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood will meet with has agriculture advisory committee this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) is pushing a bill to u...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2016

Teens overestimate drug use by peers
Children who choose not to drink or use drugs are in the majority. (Courtesy Project Oz) By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON- You’ve probably heard the term, “Everybody is doing it.”Howev...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2016

Illinois Commerce Commission working to keep utilities safe from hackers
Terrorists are looking for ways to hack into our public infrastructure. (Bruce Guentner/Flickr) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – Nearly all public utilities are connected to the internet and the Ill...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2016

Petersen found unfit to stand trial
Brian Petersen has been found unfit to stand trial. (pool photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington man accused of killing his parents has been found mentally unfit to stand trial. 25 ...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2016



