Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal selling pair of homes formerly housed by students
This house at 614 N. School St. was bought in November 2015 by the town. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote tonight on selling a pair of propert...
Jun 06, 2016
Volunteers put people on PATH to help
C.J. Hamilton is among the 90 volunteers who answer calls on the PATH crisis hotline each month. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBCBy Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Volunteers manning a crisis call center in Bl...
Jun 05, 2016
Koehler think all members of the legislature share the blame
Illinois Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria says everyone must take some blame in the budget stalemate. (Facebook/Dave Koehler)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The deadline has passed, b...
Jun 05, 2016
Rauner undecided on calling special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he would consider paying for a special session out of his own pocket. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers...
Jun 04, 2016
Clinton Police: Some units could be jeopardized by nuclear plant closing
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers said the department will try to prevent any staff reductions in staff that could result from the closing of the Clinton Power Station. (Photo courtesy Clinton Police De...
Jun 04, 2016
Illinois lawmakers consider extending grace period for late license plate renewals
Motorists in Illinois have a 30-day grace period before they are charged a $20 late fee for renewing their license plates. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Jun 04, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington Police say missing teen found safe
Alicia Rodriguez was last seen on Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say the 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe. ...
Jun 04, 2016
State Farm releases new platform
State Farm unveiled a new platform for the first time since 1971. (Courtesy State Farm) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – State Farm is unleashing a new brand platform for its customers called “He...
Jun 03, 2016
Rauner, Emanuel exchange barbs in budget battle
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Gov. Bruce Rauner is “following the Donald Trump playbook of demonizing one group of people for his political advantage."(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGF...
Jun 03, 2016
Local officials brace for loss of tax base amid Clinton plant closing
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network CLINTON – Local leaders in DeWitt County and the Quad Cities always knew they could los...
Jun 03, 2016
