Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATE: Two Prairie Central high school students identified in deadly ski-related accident
The accident happened at Copper Mountain Ski Resort late Sunday evening and remains under investigation. (Photo Courtesy of Prairie Central High School)By Jake Fogal and Blake Haas FAIRBURY – Ac...
Mar 20, 2023
Governor signs bill requiring employers to offer paid leave to employees
Gov. JB Pritzker signed a bill into law Monday requiring employers to offer paid leave to employees. (Facebook/Kimberly Lightford)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Giving your workers peace of mind is v...
Mar 14, 2023
Henry Winkler spotted in Uptown Normal
Actor Henry Winkler was spotted in Uptown Normal. He took a photo with Normal Cultural Arts Director Beth Whisman (left) and Civic Arts Specialist Morgan Schulte (right). (Facebook/Uptown Normal)By WM...
Mar 14, 2023
Miller Park Zoo at half-capacity for construction
Miller Park Zoo is located at 1020 South Morris Avenue in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo will begin to see major upgrades as construction got underway on M...
Mar 14, 2023
U of I researcher: Connection between COVID and mental illness in women of color
There's a connection between COVID-19 and mental illness in women of color – according to a University of Illinois professor. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Three years after t...
Mar 13, 2023
New assault weapons ban will eventually be before Illinois Supreme Court
State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As those interested in the assault weapons ban await word from the Illinois Supreme Court on its constituti...
Mar 09, 2023
Two Central Illinois teachers finalists for “Teacher of the Year” award
ISBE will begin finalist interviews this week. The teacher of the year will be announced later this spring. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Two local teachers have been selected as finalists...
Mar 09, 2023
Governor announces half the residents at Choate Mental Health Center will be transferred
Following up on the announcement that half of the Choate Mental Health Center's population is being shipped out, Gov. JB Pritzker blamed his predecessor. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD –...
Mar 09, 2023
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association pushing pair of bills at Capitol
Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association president and CEO Michael Jacobson (at mic). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The right to kick out problem guests – when they verbally abus...
Mar 08, 2023
Rivian to take on more debt after last month’s layoffs
The company claims it has enough cash to fund operations through 2025. (WJBC file photo)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Rivian is taking on more debt and selling $1.3 billion dollars in bonds.The electric au...
Mar 08, 2023
