Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Departure of Illinois Senate President sets off a domino effect
Politico reports longtime State Rep. Sara Feigenholtz (D-Chicago), a former Cullerton staffer, has enough support in the district to earn the appointment to the Senate. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By D...
Nov 18, 2019
Holiday market in Bloomington urges retail enthusiasts to shop local for the holidays
Sunday in Bloomington the Holiday Market Show brought together hundreds of creators, makers, craftsmen, and artists. (Photo courtesy: Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois-ABCBLOOMINGTON – ...
Nov 18, 2019
Frustrated over lack of casino support, Chicago lawmakers revolted, putting state infrastructure money in peril
State Rep. Bob Rita's bill was one of the last of a long Thursday in Springfield. It would allow the FBI to properly conduct checks on the future casino operators. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illino...
Nov 18, 2019
Feds tap phone of ComEd lobbyist, long-time confidant of House Speaker Michael Madigan
A spokesman for Madigan didn't return requests for comment regarding McClain. (Photo courtesy: WikiMedia/Illinoislawmakers)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Federal investigators tapped the...
Nov 15, 2019
Second Democrat to run for west side county board seat
Nathan “Chiko” Russo, seen here at a Bloomington City Council meeting, is announcing his candidacy for a seat on the McLean County Board. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Nov 15, 2019
Democrat Cullerton to retire as Illinois Senate President
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton. (File photo from Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – What happened after the fall veto session ended probably overshadows anything t...
Nov 15, 2019
Murder defendant’s young daughter testifies mother gave Rica Rountree a “whooping”
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court during her murder trial. (HOI-ABC photo) By Stephanie Rodriguez of HOI-ABC and Howard Packowitz of WJBCBLOOMINGTON – The seven-year old ...
Nov 14, 2019
IDPH reports fourth death related to vaping
The IDPH said a total of 179 people in Illinois across 32 counties have experienced lung injuries after using e-cigarettes or vaping. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleSPRINGFIELD – A fourth per...
Nov 14, 2019
Pension consolidation bill sent to governor
The bill passed the Senate by a wide margin. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker tallied a big win on the last day of the fall veto session.The Senate passed a pension co...
Nov 14, 2019
Nugent named first woman president of IWU
IWU named Georgia Nugent as the school’s 20th president Thursday during a ceremony on campus. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has named its 2...
Nov 14, 2019
