Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner undecided on calling special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he would consider paying for a special session out of his own pocket. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers...
Jun 04, 2016
Clinton Police: Some units could be jeopardized by nuclear plant closing
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers said the department will try to prevent any staff reductions in staff that could result from the closing of the Clinton Power Station. (Photo courtesy Clinton Police De...
Jun 04, 2016
Illinois lawmakers consider extending grace period for late license plate renewals
Motorists in Illinois have a 30-day grace period before they are charged a $20 late fee for renewing their license plates. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Jun 04, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington Police say missing teen found safe
Alicia Rodriguez was last seen on Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say the 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe.Blo...
Jun 04, 2016
Rauner, Emanuel exchange barbs in budget battle
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Gov. Bruce Rauner is “following the Donald Trump playbook of demonizing one group of people for his political advantage."(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGF...
Jun 03, 2016
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
