Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
American Red Cross promotes Hruska to lead central, southern Illinois regions
Lyn Hruska was announced as the new Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Central and Southern Illinois Region at the American Red Cross. (WJBC File Photo)By PJ BaronBLOOMINGTON – The America...
Jun 06, 2016
Volunteers put people on PATH to help
C.J. Hamilton is among the 90 volunteers who answer calls on the PATH crisis hotline each month. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBCBy Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Volunteers manning a crisis call center in Bl...
Jun 05, 2016
Koehler think all members of the legislature share the blame
Illinois Democratic State Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria says everyone must take some blame in the budget stalemate. (Facebook/Dave Koehler)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The deadline has passed, b...
Jun 05, 2016
Rauner undecided on calling special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he would consider paying for a special session out of his own pocket. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers...
Jun 04, 2016
Clinton Police: Some units could be jeopardized by nuclear plant closing
Clinton Police Chief Ben Lowers said the department will try to prevent any staff reductions in staff that could result from the closing of the Clinton Power Station. (Photo courtesy Clinton Police De...
Jun 04, 2016
Illinois lawmakers consider extending grace period for late license plate renewals
Motorists in Illinois have a 30-day grace period before they are charged a $20 late fee for renewing their license plates. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Jun 04, 2016
UPDATED: Bloomington Police say missing teen found safe
Alicia Rodriguez was last seen on Friday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say the 13-year-old girl who was reported missing on Friday has been found safe.Blo...
Jun 04, 2016
Rauner, Emanuel exchange barbs in budget battle
Chicago mayor Rahm Emanuel said Gov. Bruce Rauner is “following the Donald Trump playbook of demonizing one group of people for his political advantage."(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGF...
Jun 03, 2016
Exelon announces plans to close Clinton, Quad Cities plants
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockCHICAGO – After months of threats that it would close the nuclear plants at Clinton and Quad Cities a...
Jun 02, 2016
Barickman: Let rank and file work on budget
State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) says rank and file lawmakers were making progress on a budget until House Speaker Michael Madigan became involved. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)B...
Jun 02, 2016
