Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Clare House is closing its doors
By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – After decades of feeding the hungry in Bloomington-Normal the Clare House is closing its doors. The following press release was released Friday afternoon.The Clare Ho...
Oct 09, 2015
Rauner on Democratic resistance to collective bargaining changes: you’ve done them before
Rauner said Democrats have supported limits on collective bargaining before. (WJBC File Photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner's response to Democratic resistanc...
Oct 09, 2015
ISU preparing for wide range of budget impasse outcomes
ISU President Larry Dietz said the university is prepared for a wide range of state appropriation cuts. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Illinois’ public universities are s...
Oct 09, 2015
Durbin troubled as McCarthey backs out
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Republicans need to link up with Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Terry JamesWASHINGTON – The abrupt departure of Congressman Kevin McCarthey from th...
Oct 08, 2015
Congressman Davis frustrated with House speaker selection process
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaWASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says he’s frustrated with how the process of selecting a new Speaker of the House has gone s...
Oct 08, 2015
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s propo...
Oct 08, 2015
Refinery maintenance could mean gas price spike
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – This may sound familiar – the Midwest could see a spike in gas prices o...
Oct 08, 2015
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
Nick Cellini has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since June 28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nicholas Cellini)By Eric StockNORMAL – A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in...
Oct 08, 2015
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s ...
Oct 08, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
Former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Jay Hobson is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the county’s police union. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 08, 2015
