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Illinois GOP: New governor, same Democratic tricks
Illinois Republican leaders Christine Radogno and Jim Durkin held a news conference to call out Democrats for what they say are attempts to defeat Gov. Rauner’s ‘Turnaround Agenda.’ ...
May 20, 2015
Obituaries: Bachtold, Busick
Selma Bachtold Selma Bachtold, 100, of Strawn, passed away at 7:26 a.m., on May 19, at Woodridge Supportive Living in Pontiac. Funeral will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church,...
May 19, 2015
Civic Federation favors tax increase over ‘uncertainty’
The Civic Federation has released a report calling for a mix of tax increases and budget cuts. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With two weeks to go until the Il...
May 19, 2015
Connect Transit to suspend service on Memorial Day
By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Connect Transit services will not operate on Memorial Day. It is one of six major holidays on which the agency does not provide service.Connect Transit administrative offic...
May 19, 2015
Obituaries: Maulden
Landon Maulden Infant Landon Allen Maulden, 13 days, of Normal, passed away at 10:36 a.m. on May 15 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. His funeral service will be held at Eastview Christian ...
May 18, 2015
Advocates urge Senate to act on victims’ rights amendment
The Illinois House has approved an amendment to the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights but the Senate has yet to act. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Victim advocates say they are...
May 15, 2015
Democratic candidates for Congress meet with McLean County Democrats
Adam Lopez, left, and Rob Mellon, right, discuss issues with McLean County Democrats Thursday in Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The two candidates running for the Dem...
May 14, 2015
Obituaries: Harris, Litwiller
Marian Harris Marian E. Harris, 94, of Normal, passed away at 4:43 a.m. on May 8 at Heritage Manor in Normal. Her funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Monday at St. Luke Union Church in Bloomingto...
May 14, 2015
Obituaries: Orrick
Beverly Orrick Beverly J. Orrick, 72, of Peoria, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on May 11 at Rosewood Care Center of Peoria. She will be cremated and interment will be in St. Mary's...
May 13, 2015
Chicago named host site for Obama presidential library
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama released a YouTube video announcing Chicago as the host city for the Obama Presidential Library. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By John Gregory/Illinois R...
May 12, 2015
