Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Exelon announces plans to close Clinton, Quad Cities plants
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – After months of threats that it would close the nuclear plants at Clinton and Quad Cities a...
Jun 02, 2016
Barickman: Let rank and file work on budget
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says rank and file lawmakers were making progress on a budget until House Speaker Michael Madigan became involved. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)B...
Jun 02, 2016
Bloomington Police: Teens target unlocked cars
Bloomington Police say at least 10 vehicles were burglarized overnight. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police arrested two Bloomington teens for a string of car burglaries overnight...
Jun 02, 2016
Illinois State Museum set to reopen in July
Torii More was one of many from McLean County who attended a rally in Springfield in July 2015 to keep the Illinois State Museum from closing. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Jun 02, 2016
Senate leader remains hopeful despite missed budget deadline
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton is brushing off the Democratic failure to enact a spending plan. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In the last day of the legislati...
Jun 01, 2016
No budget passed as legislative session ends at midnight
(WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – For the second year in a row, it appears the Illinois General Assembly will not pass a balanced budget.Democratic leaders said they don't plan to take...
May 31, 2016
Clinton power plant future uncertain
Exelon will release more about the plant’s future in the next few days.(WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesCLINTON – High paying jobs at the nuclear power plant in Clinton and Cordova, Illinois...
May 31, 2016
Bill to end criminal history on college apps concerns ISU chief
Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Woodruff says colleges need to be able to check the backgrounds of student applicants. (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibA bill to prohibit criminal backgro...
May 31, 2016
Barickman pushing ed funding ahead of legislative deadline
State Sen. Jason Barickman is hoping to see schools get funding regardless of the outcome of the full budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State...
May 31, 2016
Connect Transit continues effort to connect with outlying areas
New bus routes were approved by Connect Transit’s Board of Trustees last week. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is preparing a pilot program to connect some...
May 31, 2016
