Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Barickman backs efforts to reduce prison population
State Sen. Jason Barickman said he expects lawmakers will find common ground in many of the recommendations produced by a criminal justice reform commission. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)B...
Mar 03, 2016
Illinois House falls 2 votes short of veto override on MAP grant, college funding bill
State Rep. Tom Bennett of Gibson City voted against a measure to fund MAP grants and community colleges, saying it didn't have a funding source or fund all of higher education. (Photo courtesy www.ilg...
Mar 03, 2016
Unit 5 parents express concern with possible new school times
A large crowd packed the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 parents are concerned with a possibility of different school day start ...
Mar 02, 2016
Rauner accuses Democrats of playing political games
Gov. Bruce Rauner says political games are being put in front of taxpayer interests when it comes to passing legislation. (WJBC file photo)By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Go...
Mar 02, 2016
Data breach at ISU causes misdirected payments
The breach was discovered on Monday. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A data breach at Illinois State University caused the payroll of 13 university employees to be misdirected.Chief ...
Mar 01, 2016
Longtime county board member Owens running for reelection
Benjamin Owens is running for reelection to the McLean County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A county board member who has represented District 10 for over 1...
Mar 01, 2016
McLean County coroner candidate has disagreements with incumbent
Gary Morefield has previously worked in the coroner’s office. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – One candidate for McLean County coroner already has experience as a depu...
Mar 01, 2016
Kinzinger: Trump debates like a ‘4th grader’
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he won’t support the Republican nomination for president if that nominee is Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. ...
Feb 29, 2016
Durbin demands hearing for Supreme Court nominee
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD News NetworkWASHIGNTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is demanding a fair hearing in the Senate for President Obama’s choice for the Supreme C...
Feb 29, 2016
Upcoming event to benefit Kay Yow Cancer Fund
Hall of fame coach Kay Yow lost her battle with cancer in 2009. (Photo courtesy of coachescorner.com)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A hall of fame women's basketball coach who lost her battle with ca...
Feb 28, 2016
