Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Republican lawmakers critical of new spending in the governor’s budget
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford). (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Republican state lawmakers are critical of new spending in the governor's proposed state budget.There's about $3...
Feb 16, 2023
ISU Graduate Workers Union files unfair labor practice against university
In an email, the university acknowledged being aware of the complaint but has not been formally notified of the filing. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25 NewsNORMAL – Attorneys for more ...
Feb 16, 2023
Gov. Pritzker delivers State of the State and budget address
Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his State of the State and budget speech in the House chamber for the first time since 2020. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker is unveiling a ...
Feb 16, 2023
Illinois House GOP members lay out legislative priorities
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – As Gov. JB Pritzker gives his State of the State and budget message today, Illinois House Repu...
Feb 15, 2023
Miller Park Zoo mourns death of female snow leopard
Hima was born at the Granby Zoo in Quebec in 2010. She went to the Bronx Zoo in 2011 with her sister for one year before she came to the Miller Park Zoo. (Facebook/Miller Park Zoo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMIN...
Feb 15, 2023
Hyundai, Kia update security after TikTok challenge thefts
The updates are free for millions of vehicles that are missing a key anti-theft device, an issue that was exploited on social media and led to rampant theft of the cars. (Flickr)By 25 News25 NEWS R...
Feb 14, 2023
Republican state lawmaker questions school funding formula
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – When Illinois superintendents gathered to celebrate five years of the new school funding formula, some lawma...
Feb 14, 2023
Bloomington City Council approves contract with Washington lobbying firm
The agreement calls for the city to pay the firm $7,500 a month for its services. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council reversed course Monday night, choosing to ...
Feb 14, 2023
District 87 board member resigns following drunk driving conviction
District 87 School Board member Fitzgerald Samedy. (McLean County Jail)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – A District 87 board member has officially resigned after his conviction and sentencing for repeat d...
Feb 09, 2023
Illinois Freedom Caucus blames governor for rising cost of energy
State Rep. Chris Miller (R-Oakland). (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Your utility bills are too high, and the Illinois Freedom Caucus says it's Gov. JB Pritzker's fault."It's just anot...
Feb 09, 2023
