Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Job growth up last month across the state
Industries with the biggest job gains include trade, transportation and utilities as well as leisure and hospitality. (Facebook/IDES)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – October marked the 17th month in a ...
Nov 18, 2022
Firearm deer season opens across Illinois
This first weekend of firearm deer hunting runs through Sunday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Natural Resources)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Firearm deer season opens Friday in Illinois.It...
Nov 18, 2022
McLean County man found guilty of child pornography
A jury found Jeffrey Martin guilty on Thursday. (Photo courtesy: 25 News) By 25 News BLOOMINGTON – After a four-day trial, a 57-year-old Normal man has been found guilty of 10 counts of possessi...
Nov 17, 2022
Native Americans in Illinois make their needs known in Springfield
Stories and examples of Native American culture filled the state Capitol Wednesday. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Native American groups made their concerns known during what was des...
Nov 17, 2022
New Republican leaders at the Illinois Capitol
State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Photo courtesy repmccombie.com)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Being the first woman to lead a caucus of the Illinois House of Representatives may be an importan...
Nov 17, 2022
Unit 5 superintendent wants to know why voters said no to tax question
Superintendent Kristen Weikle wants to know why almost 54% of voters said no to an increased annual tax rate in the education fund. (Photo courtesy 25 News)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Wednesday...
Nov 17, 2022
State Rep. Caulkins not happy about reports pointing to new leadership
State Rep. Dan Caulkins. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Caulkins (pictured) (R-Decatur) is not happy about reports pointing to State Rep. Tony McCombi...
Nov 11, 2022
State Rep. McCombie and State Sen. Curran have enough votes for leadership positions
The leadership elections take place on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – WJBC News has confirmed that State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Sen. John Curra...
Nov 11, 2022
State Rep. Butler resigns to become President of the Illinois Railroad Association
Former State Rep. Tim Butler. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The turnstiles continue to spin at the Capitol, even though the election's over.State Rep. Tim Butler (R-...
Nov 11, 2022
Woman stabbed several times in Bloomington late Thursday evening
The suspect is in police custody after trying to resist arrest, according to BPD. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A woman is hospitalized with very seriou...
Nov 11, 2022
