Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Davis: ‘Intrigued’ by Trump wiretapping claims
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says he’s looking forward to Congress debating House Republican’s proposed changes to the Affordable Care Act.(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockWASHINGTON ̵...
Mar 08, 2017
Rauner welcomes Rivian Automotive to Twin Cities
The governor (left) was able to tour the facility with Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Gov. Bruce Rauner made a trip to Normal Tuesday to offic...
Mar 07, 2017
Extent of storm damage unlikely to qualify for federal aid
Storms struck Central Illinois again Monday night and Tuesday morning. (Courtesy Ameren)By Illinois Radio NetworkOTTAWA – Local emergency managers across Illinois are adding the damage from last...
Mar 07, 2017
Pat Brady: State budget agreement could be soon
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady (right), seen in a file photo with former presidential candidate John Kasich, is optimistic about a state budget agreement. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Pat Brady)By...
Mar 07, 2017
Parks director remembers Salamone for her passion for arts
Events at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts will continue as scheduled this weekend after the passing of the facility’s director, Tina Salamone, on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Ch...
Mar 07, 2017
Normal plans to allow more public comment at council meetings
Normal Town Council currently allows someone to speak to the council once every 45 days. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – The Town of Normal is looking to relax its public comment policy t...
Mar 07, 2017
BCPA director Salamone dies
Tina Salamone was director of the Bloomington Center for Performing Arts for more than three years. (Photo WJBC/Susan Saunders) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The director of the Bloomington...
Mar 06, 2017
Dentists want out from fronting Illinois state employees’ dental costs
Dentists are among those calling for the General Assembly to pass a budget in order to catch up on reimbursements. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Denti...
Mar 06, 2017
Former Normal mayor to address council on Metro Zone
Bloomington and Normal forged the Metro Zone agreement in 1986 to help land the now-closed Mitsubishi Motors plant. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Former Normal mayor Paul Harmon will ad...
Mar 06, 2017
Nearly 75-percent of Illinois have no confidence in state government
State Rep. Tom Bennett says a poll showing a lack of confidence in state government should be no surprise. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Almost 75 percent o...
Mar 05, 2017
