Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Project Blue Life allows public to experience split-second police decisions
The event was hosted by the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – If you've ever wondered what a tense confrontation feels like for police, ...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois OSHA identifies safety issues for public works departments
The Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently identified safety issues in public works departments in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Oct 30, 2019
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
Terry Link spoke with reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State S...
Oct 29, 2019
Books To Benefit gearing up for book sale
The organization will put on the book sale Nov. 7-10. (Photo Books To Benefit/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local organization is getting ready for a used book sale to promote literacy....
Oct 29, 2019
Task force confident report to lower property taxes will be delivered by year’s end
The task force is set to deliver a report to the governor by the end of the year with recommendations on how to lower the state's property tax burden. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio Netw...
Oct 29, 2019
President Donald Trump slams Illinois’ sanctuary status, issues executive order to study crime
The President said the commission will study key issues facing law enforcement and identify ways to combat gun violence. (Photo courtesy CBS News)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – President...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois poised to be second state to allow endorsement deals for college athletes
Pritzker says student-athletes are making schools billions of dollars but cannot be paid. (Photo courtesy: Gov. Pritzker/Facebook)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois could become the...
Oct 29, 2019
Illinois House leaders threaten action if state Rep. Luis Arroyo won’t resign after bribery charge
House Speaker Michael Madigan emerged from a Democratic party caucus and also urged Arroyo to resign from office. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Leaders from b...
Oct 29, 2019
ISU launching competitive esports program
Esports students utilize the DIGGS space in Julian Hall. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University.) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University is launching a competitive esports progr...
Oct 29, 2019
NPD: Uber suspends driver during attempted rape investigation
Normal Police have not made an arrest after an ISU student accused an Uber driver of trying to rape her. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and HOI-ABCNORMAL – An Uber driver is banned f...
Oct 29, 2019
