Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Groups demand release of after-school program funding
The Boys and Girls Club of Central Illinois, in Springfield, is one of the many organizations that rely on state funds for after-school programs. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Campbell)By PET...
Feb 03, 2025
Trump tariffs could impact hundreds of billions of dollars of trade in Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker makes keynote remarks at the U.S.-Canda Summit in June 2024. (Photo provided by the Office of Gov. JB Pritzker)By BEN SZALINSKIbszalinski@capitolnewsillinois.comCapitol News IllinoisS...
Feb 03, 2025
Illinois students remain at or above national average
Eighth grade math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress in Illinois rose slightly in 2024 and outperformed the national average. (Source: Nationsreportcard.gov)By PETER HANCOCKCapi...
Jan 31, 2025
Illinois lawmakers revive push to create prescription drug affordability board
State Rep. Nabeela Syed speaks to members of the media at the Illinois Capitol about the proposed Illinois prescription drug affordability board on Jan. 29, 2025. (Medill Illinois News Bureau photo by...
Jan 30, 2025
Prosecutor calls Madigan, McClain ‘grand masters of corruption’ as case goes to jury
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday with his former law partner Vincent "Bud" Getzendanner and others after the conclusion of his federal corruption tri...
Jan 30, 2025
New El Paso museum highlights Illinois’ first Black voter
A new El Paso museum, looking to honor and remember the first Black voter in Illinois, hopes to add a little to the top of people's minds.By WMBD TV EL PASO – Normally, when you go to a barber s...
Jan 29, 2025
‘Blatantly unlawful’ federal spending freeze sends state scrambling
Gov. JB Pritzker is pictured at a news conference on Tuesday about the Trump Administration's attempt to freeze federal grants and funding. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By BEN SZALINSK...
Jan 29, 2025
House Republicans ask state Supreme Court to toss out legislative map
House Republican Leader Tony McCombie speaks at a news conference on Tuesday about the House GOP's lawsuit against Illinois' legislative maps. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Bridgette Fox) By BEN SZA...
Jan 29, 2025
Bloomington City Council approves ability to sign energy contracts
Bloomington Deputy City Manager Billy Tyus. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington/File) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – In a relatively short city council meeting Monday, Bloomington council members app...
Jan 28, 2025
McLean County Sheriff addresses immigration
McLean County Sheriff Matt Lane recently issued a statement. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Sheriff/Facebook) By WMBD TV BLOOMINGTON – The top law enforcement officer in McLean County said he wi...
Jan 27, 2025
