Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county govern...
Oct 18, 2016
State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Oct 17, 2016
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Eric StockPEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive cha...
Oct 17, 2016
Master Gardeners training requires commitment
Master Gardeners say their status requires commitment but is rewarding to serve as a resource to the community. (Photo courtesy Donna Dickson) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The University o...
Oct 15, 2016
Fitness event through Coliseum welcomes toga-clad participants
Toga-wearing fitness buffs are invited to take part in an obstacle challenge at U.S. Cellular Coliseum on Saturday, November, 5. (WJBC file photo) By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Togas are of...
Oct 15, 2016
Web campaign aims to shame Illinois lawmakers for budget impasse
LOLIllinois.com is funded by the Civic Committee of the Commercial Club of Chicago. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A new $1-million web campaign...
Oct 15, 2016
Durbin hopeful GOP can find footing after election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) spoke on the Illinois Wesleyan campus this week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Despite the fact he’s a Democrat, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin ...
Oct 15, 2016
UPDATED: VenuWorks fires Coliseum executive director
Curtis Webb was appointed executive director of the U.S. Coliseum shortly after VenuWorks took over operations in April. (Photo courtesy VenuWorks)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Executive D...
Oct 14, 2016
State expects Medicaid mental-health care waiver to ease burden on prisons
Efforts by the Rauner administration to expand Medicaid coverage are being applauded by mental health professionals. (Flickr/BradHoc) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The ...
Oct 14, 2016
