Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Community Compact discusses young talent retention
The panel was made of young professionals and students from local colleges and high schools. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The McLean County Community Compact held a panel d...
Sep 17, 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 Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
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...
Sep 17, 2015
Group alleges Kirk accepted free decorating services
U.S. Mark Kirk is the target of allegations by the American Democracy Legal Fund. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill....
Sep 17, 2015
Durbin: US should accept up to 100,000 Syrian refugees
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks with reporters in Chicago. (Photo courtesy John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has suggested allowing up to 10,0...
Sep 17, 2015
Illinois to fund early intervention programs despite no budget
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger speaks to reporters in Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Another human services program ...
Sep 17, 2015
ISU students gather to watch Trump, others battle in Republican debate
Students watched the debate and looked at social media buzz being generated during the watch party. (WJBC/Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – Republicans vying for the presidency were in the spotli...
Sep 16, 2015
Chambers says state budget impasse has small impact on state’s attorney’s office
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office isn’t feeling the pressure over the lack of a state budget as much as other places are...
Sep 16, 2015
District 87, BHS hall of fame classes announced
(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – District 87 has announced this year’s inductees for the district and Bloomington High School hall of fames. This year’s class of Di...
Sep 16, 2015
Sanguinetti pushes reforms at stop in Normal
Sanguinetti says reforms are needed before tax talk can begin. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Terry James NORMAL – Illinois Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti was in Normal Wednesday and commented on th...
Sep 16, 2015
