Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Duckworth calls for fellow Democrat Franken to resign
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth of Illinois called for the resignation of Democratic U.S. Sen. Al Franken of Minnesota. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Howard Packowitz WASHINGTON – U.S. ...
Dec 06, 2017
ISU grad students, faculty rally against Republican tax plan
At the ISU quad, grad students and faculty chanted for lawmakers to reject the GOP tax reform bill.(Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – Members of Illinois State University̵...
Dec 06, 2017
Manufacturers: Fed tax cut will be great, but Illinois must change
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says Congress has to deal with entitlements if they ever hope to cut the federal budget. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network A central Illinois congressman s...
Dec 05, 2017
Prosecutors: Man acted in self-defense against machete-swinging attacker
Cullen Hedrick, who died from a stab wound Saturday afternoon, was allegedly swinging a machete at an unidentified man when he was stabbed in the chest. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City of Bloomington &#...
Dec 04, 2017
Bloomington Police investigating weekend home invasion
The Bloomington Police Department is seeking tips from the public to help solve a home invasion that occurred around midnight on Sunday. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON- Bloomington ...
Dec 04, 2017
Heartland College seeks president with budget savvy, communications skills
Heartland College is seeking to fill the position of president with someone who has financial, communications, and leadership experience . (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Heartlan...
Dec 04, 2017
Jason Barickman reflects on recent veto session in Springfield
State Senator Jason Barickman says assuming lawmakers will agree on an issue because they are in the same political party is a “false narrative”. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) ...
Dec 04, 2017
Sen. Brady fears election year may further complicate budget talks
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said election-year politics could add a negative twist to budget talks.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – State Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady said ...
Dec 04, 2017
State kicks off year-long bicentennial celebration on Illinois’ 199th birthday
Bicentennial activities began on Sunday, the state’s 199th birthday. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner/Facebook) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A year-long celebration has ...
Dec 04, 2017
EDC head: IWU small business center to remain viable despite funding dispute
Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council Chief Executive Officer Kyle Ham will look for alternative funding sources for the Illinois Wesleyan University Small Business Development Center if the...
Dec 04, 2017
