Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner offers helping hand in administration transition
Gov. Bruce Rauner says in the transition to Gov.-elect JB Pritzker, he's trying to exit the governor's office on a high note. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – He's unhappy he lost t...
Dec 02, 2018
Workplace injuries decline in Illinois
In Illinois, the health care and social assistance industry reported the most injuries, followed by manufacturing, transportation and warehousing and construction. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By I...
Dec 02, 2018
No vote on ride-sharing during veto session
State Rep. Art Turner (D-Chicago) says rather than vote on a car-sharing regulation bill, everyone with a stake in the issue will try to compromise so a bill can be passed next year. (WJBC file photo)...
Dec 02, 2018
Former McLean County judge named to Pritzker transition team
Pritzker's Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Committee announced Friday the appointment of retired judge Elizabeth Robb of Normal. (WJBC File Photo) BLOOMINGTON – Democratic Gov.-ele...
Dec 01, 2018
Rauner displeased with raise of damage awards
The governor said he would have been okay with a bill narrowing the scope of the $2 million award to Quincy cases. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Looking back upon the just-com...
Dec 01, 2018
Tree lighting aims to keep AIDS fight in focus
A tree-lighting ceremony outside the Bloomington Hy-Vee Friday evening marked the start of World AIDS Day activities in the Twin-Cities.(Photo by Howard Packowitz) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Dec 01, 2018
A busy day in the House
Illinois lawmakers wrap up the 100th General Asembly this week.(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl The Illinois House Wednesday went 1-for-2 on overriding the governor's vetoes of a pair of high-pro...
Nov 29, 2018
Lawmaker apologizes after threatening remarks
State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (left) called her remarks an attempt to illustrate empathy which she did not convey properly. (Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Wednesday's Illinois House sessi...
Nov 28, 2018
Pritzker names ISU President Larry Dietz to education transition committee
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz will join the 35 member Educational Success Committee part of the Gov.-elect J.B. Pritzker transition team. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle CHICA...
Nov 28, 2018
Fire in Normal displaces apartment residents
The fire located at 1249 West Hovey Avenue was contained to one unit and no injuries were sustained. (Normal Fire Department Facebook Page) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Occupants of five apartm...
Nov 28, 2018
