Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Brady optimistic Clinton nuclear plant can still be spared from closing
State Sen. Bill Brady says he hasn’t given up hope that the Clinton nuclear plant could be spared from closing. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – He’s not exactly calling...
Jun 06, 2016
Illinois seeks to make replacing cracked eggs legal
If a store sells a carton of eggs that had one broken egg replaced with a good egg, it could be fined $200. (Photo courtesy Steven Depolo/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD R...
Jun 06, 2016
Rauner to Attorney General: Stay out of budget dispute
Gov. Bruce Rauner said Attorney General Lisa Madigan would create a crisis if she tried to stop pay for state workers during the budget impasse. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 06, 2016
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
