Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Women march on Springfield to support equality
Women, men, and children attended the March on Springfield to call for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, among other progressive legislation. (Photo courtesy Kay Moss)By Patrick BaronSPRINGFI...
Apr 25, 2017
Witness testimony will be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has allowed Maria Legg’s testimony to be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman will be allowe...
Apr 25, 2017
Rep. Carol Ammons announces exploratory committee for congressional bid
Illinois 103rd District Representative Carol Ammons may look to unseat Congressman Rodney Davis in 2018. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronSPRINGFIELD – Illinois 103rd district Representative Car...
Apr 25, 2017
Wisconsin man charged with home invasion, criminal trespass
DeMarques Greene has been charged with home invasion and two counts of criminal trespass to a residence. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a W...
Apr 25, 2017
LISTEN: DESTIHL’s $14 million facility plans for May 27 opening
By Sam Wood and Patti PennWJBC’s Sam Wood and Patti Penn had an opportunity to tour DESTIHL’s new $14 million facility in Normal, Ill. this month. Listen (and view) the experience below:ht...
Apr 24, 2017
Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – U...
Apr 24, 2017
Duckworth talks health care, proposed cuts in town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Hansen Student Center. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 24, 2017
Efforts to revive ACA reform begin to materialize as trust in debate fades
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he has been asked by the White House to help revive another effort to change the nation's health care law. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radi...
Apr 24, 2017
Ex-mayor Harmon reflects on Normal’s last close race
Former Normal mayor Paul Harmon says Marc Tiritilli’s campaign generated so much “noise” that mayor Chris Koos’ backers couldn’t get the message out that Normal is in goo...
Apr 24, 2017
United Way slashes aid to local human services agencies
(Flickr)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON — The head of the United Way of McLean County says he’s “absolutely not” satisfied with the level of community contributions this year to...
Apr 21, 2017
