Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Duckworth slams Trump’s ‘discriminatory’ transgender military ban
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth posted a Facebook video on Wednesday to criticize President Trump’s ban against transgenders from serving in the military. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By E...
Jul 27, 2017
Normal Town Council, Unit 5 revive joint liaison panel
The Unit 5 school board and Normal Town Council held a work session at council chambers Wednesday night. Members formed a liaison committee that will meet quarter to improve communication betwee...
Jul 27, 2017
Federal help for Illinois flooding questionable
State emergency officials aren’t sure if federal help will be available for Illinois areas affected by flooding this year. (Photo courtesy multimedia.illinois.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRING...
Jul 26, 2017
Renner endorses Biss candidacy for governor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner announced his support for State Sen. Daniel Biss’ candidacy for governor Wednesday at a rally outside the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington. (Photo by ...
Jul 26, 2017
Rep. Brady: Dems should send school funding bill to Rauner
State Rep. Dan Brady says Democrats need to stop holding up Senate Bill 1 to fund schools. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Another special session gets underway in Springfield Wednes...
Jul 26, 2017
Healthcare vote expected today
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called on the U.S. Senate to pass a health care overhaul, even it means making changes to the Republican bill which passed the House. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Er...
Jul 25, 2017
Revised civilian police board plan wins overwhelming council backing
Standing room crowd spilled into the hallways and stairwells at City Hall Monday night as the council voted to set up a civilian police advisory board. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) B...
Jul 25, 2017
Gov. Rauner calls lawmakers to capitol Wednesday after failing to receive school bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) spoke at a news conference Monday with Republican leaders to again demand a school funding bill to be sent to his desk. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dan McCaleb ...
Jul 24, 2017
Mighty Vermilion Duck Race next weekend in Pontiac
The Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County will benefit from this year’s Mighty Vermilion Duck Race. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The 24th annual Mighty Vermilion Duck Race ...
Jul 23, 2017
Illinois still without driverless vehicles regulations
A state lawmaker wants to revive talks about regulating driverless vehicles. (Photo WJBC/B Corbin)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The push to allow testing of autonomous vehic...
Jul 22, 2017
