Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Open forum for first of four candidates for ISU’s new president
Dr. Aondover Tarhule spoke during an open forum Monday afternoon at Illinois State University’s Bone Student Center. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Illinois State University is...
Feb 20, 2024
Pritzker to present his proposed state budget Wednesday
On Wednesday, Gov. JB Pritzker will propose a budget for the fiscal year which begins July 1. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker presents his proposed budget Wednesday. ...
Feb 19, 2024
Judge denies McCann’s request for home confinement, orders him held in custody
The Paul Findley Federal Courthouse is pictured in Springfield. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Peter Hancock)By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News Illinoishmeisel@capitolnewsillinois.comSPRINGFIELD - After su...
Feb 19, 2024
Pritzker commits another $182 million to migrant response, details to come next week
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson presides over a Chicago City Council meeting on Thursday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com...
Feb 16, 2024
Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.
The headquarters of Commonwealth Edison, one of the state's largest utilities, is pictured in Chicago. (Capitol News Illinois file photo by Andrew Adams)By ANDREW ADAMSCapitol News Illinoisaadams@capi...
Feb 16, 2024
USDA releases latest Ag Census
Illinois has just over 71,000 farms and ranches, down two percent from 2017. The average size in Illinois was 370 acres, down two acres. (Facebook/Illinois Farm Bureau)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 16, 2024
Norovirus cases on the rise in Central Illinois
The virus is easily spread, from food being placed on a counter with norovirus particles, or by touching surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By WMBD-TVTREMONT R...
Feb 15, 2024
Route 66 Commission accepting ideas for anniversary celebration
The Commission is looking for submissions of projects, programs or events that can be for national or single-state activities. (Photo Courtesy of Rhys Martin via National Park Service)By WMBD-TV BLOOM...
Feb 15, 2024
Indoor pickleball franchise expanding to Central Illinois
Other locations are expected to open in Peoria, Champaign-Urbana and the Quad Cities. (The Picklr)By WMBD-TV NORMAL – Pickle Ball players can look forward to new indoor pickleball locations in c...
Feb 15, 2024
Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state
Members of the Teamsters Local 916 union rally Wednesday outside of the Illinois Department of Transportation building in Springfield. Unions representing about 3,800 state highway workers have author...
Feb 15, 2024
