Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Arizona ethics investigator questions Illinois legislative ethics rules
An Arizona lawyer says Illinois needs to view sexual harassment claims as a non-partisan issue. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The investigator responsible for a high-po...
Syndicated Author Mar 04, 2018

Proposed contract for Normal’s Reece at $185,000
Pamela Reece has worked for the Town of Normal since 1991. (Photo courtesy Town of Normal) By Howard PackowitzThe first woman to hold the title of city manager in Normal will make $185,000 a year...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

Amid renovations, Westminster preps next project phase
Westminster CEO Barbara Nathan expects the renovations and expansions to take several years to complete. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Westminster Village)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The culminatio...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

LaHood: U.S. should remain in NAFTA
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said farmers are benefitting from the North American Free Trade Agreement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By RFD Radio NetworkPEORIA – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood gets a...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

Better Business Bureau warns of scam that threatens violence
The Better Business Bureau suggests reporting scams threatening violence to local police. (Logo courtesy Facebook/Better Business Bureau)By RFD Radio NetworkThe Better Business Bureau is giving a head...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

Stoneman Douglas alum visits Bloomington for NCAA tournament
Sarah Cooper graduated from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2014. (Photo courtesy DePauw University)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – The effects of the Parkland, Florida school shooting...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

Unit 5 president can’t rule out higher taxes for school safety
Unit 5 School Board President Jim Hayek warns the board might have to cut programs or perhaps raise taxes to hire mental health professionals as part of increased school safety measures.(Photo b...
Syndicated Author Mar 02, 2018

Unit 5 hires Fincham to lead Normal West football despite diversity pleas
Community activist and former Unit 5 Citizens Advisory Council President David Cobb speaks to the Unit 5 School Board Wednesday night in opposition to the hiring of Nathan Fincham as Normal West head ...
Syndicated Author Mar 01, 2018

Unit 5 Board President Hayek resigns to accept State Farm job in Phoenix
Unit 5 School Board President Jim Hayek speaks with a reporter after announcing he’s resigning this spring to work for State Farm Insurance in Phoenix, Arizona.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2018

Reilly: ‘Handful’ affected by reduction in force
The District 87 School Board agreed to provide a personal day to give any staff members affected by a reduction in force. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – District 87’s schoo...
Syndicated Author Feb 28, 2018