Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Brady concerned for future of Clinton plant
State Sen. Bill Brady said he will keep looking for ways to keep the plant open. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is among those conc...
Jun 01, 2016
College bass fishing teams heading to Clinton Lake
Organizers of this week’s Bassmasters College Series say Clinton Lake is a “hidden jewel” for bass fishing. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia/Dual Freq) By Greg Halbleib Top college teams ar...
Jun 01, 2016
Senate leader remains hopeful despite missed budget deadline
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is brushing off the Democratic failure to enact a spending plan. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the last day of the legislati...
Jun 01, 2016
No budget passed as legislative session ends at midnight
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – For the second year in a row, it appears the Illinois General Assembly will not pass a balanced budget.Democratic leaders said they don't plan to take...
May 31, 2016
Clinton power plant future uncertain
Exelon will release more about the plant’s future in the next few days.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – High paying jobs at the nuclear power plant in Clinton and Cordova, Illinois...
May 31, 2016
Bill to end criminal history on college apps concerns ISU chief
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says colleges need to be able to check the backgrounds of student applicants. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibA bill to prohibit criminal backgro...
May 31, 2016
Barickman pushing ed funding ahead of legislative deadline
State Sen. Jason Barickman is hoping to see schools get funding regardless of the outcome of the full budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by Sta...
May 31, 2016
BPD arrest two after report of shots fired, large fight
The incident took place in the 2200 block of Rainbow Avenue. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police arrested two people after responding earl...
May 31, 2016
Performers sought for Make Music Normal
Bone-Afide was among the performers at Make Music Normal in 2015. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Normal.org) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – Organizers want music to fill the air all throughout Normal as Make M...
May 31, 2016
The final day for Mitsubishi’s Normal plant
Today is the final day for the Normal Mitsubishi plant. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James It’s been six months since a vehicle has been produced at the Mitsubishi plant in Normal. Tuesday is the ...
May 31, 2016
