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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
Bloomington Police investigate shots fired at house
Police say no one was injured in a shooting in the 800 block of West Washington Street in Bloomington early Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a shoot...
Jun 03, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
Sen. Rose, Rep. Mitchell: Fight to save Clinton plant not over
State Sen. Chapin Rose (left) and State Rep. Bill Mitchell (right) spoke about the plant’s closure in Clinton along with a number of other officials. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski CL...
Jun 02, 2016
Clinton superintendent says district to study financial effect of plant closing
Clinton school officials plan to educate district residents on the effect of the proposed closure of the Exelon nuclear plant. (Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau photo) By Greg Halbl...
Jun 02, 2016
Exelon announces plans to close Clinton, Quad Cities plants
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – After months of threats that it would close the nuclear plants at Clinton and Quad Cities a...
Jun 02, 2016
