Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Illinois political pundit says Gov. Rauner will not be missed
Rich Miller, author and publisher of the Capitol Fax political newsletter and web site, told the City Club of Chicago outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner's admission that he tried to jump off the ticket after ...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2018

BPD: two in custody after armed robbery at Casey’s
Bloomington Police have taken 29-year old Mary Harris and 31-year old Calvin Harris into custody after an armed robbery Sunday at a Casey’s General Store on Fox Creek Road. (Photo Bloomington Po...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2018

Rauner warns we should worry during lame duck session
Governor Bruce Rauner says, from what he hears, a major construction bill might be on the way (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– So, Gov. Bruce Rauner, what chances a...
Syndicated Author Dec 17, 2018

NPD: Local business robbed at knifepoint
Normal Police are investigating a robbery in which a suspect armed with a knife held-up Dollar General on South Cottage Avenue in Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL ...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018 Photo courtesy: Normal Police

Normal council to vote on elected leaders’ salary hikes, eyes 78 percent jump in mayor’s pay
The Normal Town Council votes Monday night on proposed pay raises for the mayor and council members. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Pay raises for elected officials ...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

Springfield native comes home
Siobhan Malany was back in her hometown to receive a proclamation (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl Students at a Springfield middle school got a dose of girl power Friday, as local native Siobhan...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

Quench your thirst and do some good
Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery contributing to wildfire relief (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Help disaster victims? I'll drink to that! Beer sales help Cali...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

Gridley’s Village President: Community’s largest employer shuts down with little warning
Gridley’s largest employer, Kerry Inc’s food plant, closed down on Wednesday, according to the community’s village president. (Google Maps photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGT...
Syndicated Author Dec 14, 2018

ISBE addresses unprepared teachers in classroom
The director of Illinois' Council on Teacher Education says the state's Teach Illinois recommendations are about to make the teacher shortage worse, not better. (Illinois State Board of Education Face...
Syndicated Author Dec 13, 2018

Caterpillar CEO named Chairman of the Board
Jim Umpleby took over as Caterpillar CEO from Doug Oberhelman in January of 2017. (Photo WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TV DEERFIELD, Ill. – The Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar has now been vote...
Syndicated Author Dec 13, 2018



