Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
LaHood slams new fiduciary rule
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says the Obama administration has gone too far with new Labor Department rules. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, said...
Apr 06, 2016
Rauner launches health care fraud task force
Gov. Bruce Rauner has issued an executive order to create a task force to fight fraud and abuse in health care. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSRINGFIELD – With $19 billio...
Apr 06, 2016
Congressman, ISU students discuss ways to battle sexual assault
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Statistics show one-in-five women will experience sexual assault, and that’s why U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) s...
Apr 05, 2016
Michael looks to put election rumors to rest
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Social media may be the culprit as rumors continue to circulate regarding alleged voting problems during the Illinois Primary at the Bone Student Center. McLean Coun...
Apr 05, 2016
Illinois measure aims to reform licensing to help ex-cons find work
(Photo by Michael Coghlan/flickr) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Rado Network SPRINGFIELD – What do funeral directors, barbers, roofers, accountants and real estate agents have in common? You can't...
Apr 05, 2016
Marcfirst, Autism McLean launch Autism Friendly Community campaign
Kari Sandhaas is Vice President of Adult Programs for Autism McLean. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Uptown Normal’s Marriot Hotel & Conference was the home base Tue...
Apr 05, 2016
ISU to host session on gender leadership differences
Rick Ringer is director of ISU’s Organizational Leadership Institute. (Photo courtesyilstu.edu)By Eric StockNORMAL – Leadership can come in many forms and an Illinois State University prof...
Apr 05, 2016
Connect Transit presents proposed new bus routes to Normal Town Council
The new routes will be voted on by the Connect Transit Board of Trustees in May. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council got a look Monday night at the new possi...
Apr 04, 2016
Drug addicts may be helped by new training
The hope is an overdose can be stopped with the drug. (eyemage/flickr)By CMS ServiceSPRINGFIELD – The lives of heroin addicts may be saved thanks to a new training program in Illinois.Naloxone c...
Apr 04, 2016
Third Party election candidates point out disparities in the process
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Last week was the first week that political parties other than Republicans and Democrats were able to circulate petitions to g...
Apr 04, 2016
