Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Two local high schools and ISU confirm cases of mumps
Normal West and University High have reported more than three cases of mumps. (WJBC/Eric Stock)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The community-wide mumps outbreak continues to grow in McLean County, and...
Syndicated Author Sep 18, 2015

Lawyer argues against retooling Illinois’ legislative map drawing process
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A lawyer who has worked for House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Democratic Party dominates a panel discussion on ...
Syndicated Author Sep 18, 2015

BPD arrest two for alleged pharmacy burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two residents of Normal for their alleged involvement in a burglary at Eastland Pharmacy earlier this week.Polic...
Syndicated Author Sep 18, 2015

Candidates apply for Illinois’ auditor general position
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is one of several candidates to become Illinois’ next auditor general.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD –...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2015

Peoria man charged after allegedly driving vehicle at police officer
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiCREVE COEUR – A Peoria man faces criminal charges in Tazewell County after police say he attempted to hit an officer with his vehicle.Tazewell County St...
Syndicated Author Sep 17, 2015

Sanguinetti pushes reforms at stop in Normal
Sanguinetti says reforms are needed before tax talk can begin. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti was in Normal Wednesday and commented on the ...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2015

Illinois schools superintendent previews PARCC results
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – New administration. New schoolmaster. New test.New results?Tony Smith, superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, ...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2015

Illinois lawmakers’ healthcare benefits on hold
The health care claims of nearly 150,000 state workers and retirees are no longer being paid due to the budget stalemate. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Include lawmakers...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2015

Report: Human services ‘dismantled’ by Illinois budget stalemate
Voices for Illinois Children policy director Emily Miller speaks to reporters in Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The state ...
Syndicated Author Sep 16, 2015

Heartland CC passes budget despite state funding concerns
Heartland Community College vice president Doug Minter (far left) presents the fiscal year 2016 budget to the Heartland Community College board Tuesday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – He...
Syndicated Author Sep 15, 2015