Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU professor conducting water quality survey
ISU professor Joan Brehm is working to complete a survey on water quality. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A sociology professor at Illinois State University is helping t...
May 07, 2015
Last two Operation Cool car winners ‘best friends’
Students from 19 local schools were given the chance to win a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander at an Operation Cool event at Normal West High School on Wednesday. (Photo by Susan Saunders/WJBC,WBNQ) By Eric ...
May 07, 2015
Former deputy’s dismissal upheld by arbitrator
The dismissal of former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has been upheld by an arbitrator. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A former McLean...
May 07, 2015
GOP angered by House Democrats’ push to nix Rauner cuts
State Sen. Jason Barickman said the GOP is willing to compromise with Illinois Democrats on the budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A sham, a...
May 07, 2015
Anti-abortion advocates oppose changes to health care conscience law
State Rep. Ron Sandack says there's no need for legislation which would amend the state's Health Care Right of Conscience Act. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
May 07, 2015
Exelon, Clinton Power Station rally lawmakers to pass two-percent electric bill hike
Exelon is lobbying lawmakers to pass legislation to help three power stations open in Illinois, including the Clinton Power Station. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCLINTON – Exelon is rallying su...
May 06, 2015
Canine flu forces Normal to postpone Pooch Parade
Canine flu cases mean no Pooch Parade in Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnNORMAL – A recent outbreak of canine flu in parts of Northern Illinois has forced the Town of Normal to postpo...
May 06, 2015
Bloomington creating youth jobs program with gift from medical cannabis group
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington recently received a gift from a medical cannabis dispensary group which will help create summer job opportunities for at-risk youth.T...
May 06, 2015
Rauner ‘cautiously optimistic’ his turnaround agenda will pass on time
Gov. Governor Rauner says calling a special session of the legislature isn't on his mind yet, as he believes the budget and his so-called "turnaround agenda" can be passed by the General Assembly's sc...
May 06, 2015
Business leaders, injured workers testify on workers comp reform
House Minority Leader Jim Durkin questioned the witness list at a House hearing on workers’ compensation reform on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/House Republicans) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radi...
May 06, 2015
