Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Davis: Zero chance ‘dreamers’ get deported amid DACA overhaul
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he believes Congress will pass a permanent fix to the DACA program. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock TAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis, R-Taylorville, said it’...
Sep 13, 2017
Illinois State, Illinois Wesleyan maintain top 100 rankings
Illinois Wesleyan University is ranked No. 71 in U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illin...
Sep 13, 2017
Traffic deaths drop in Illinois during Labor Day weekend
Illinois State Police report five traffic deaths during the Labor Day weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Traffic deaths dropped by 78 percent over t...
Sep 13, 2017
ISU professor: Sorensen sentence may have sent wrong message
Matt Sorensen has been convicted on one count of wire fraud and sentenced to one year in federal prison. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Comments from the federal judge who...
Sep 13, 2017
Bloomington council to consider sharper rate hikes for quicker infrastructure fix
Some Bloomington alderman want sharper sewer rate hikes and storm sewer fee increases so the city can more quickly repair aging infrastructure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Joe Shlabotnic) By ...
Sep 12, 2017
Mayor pro tem expects to know soon plans for Renner’s return
Alderwoman Karen Schmidt has served as mayor pro tem during Mayor Tari Renner’s medical leave of absence (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 11, 2017
Illinois helping relocate students and faculty from hard-hit St. Maarten
Illinois-based DeVry Institute bought American University in St. Maarten in 2011. (Google Maps photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network ST. MAARTEN – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency...
Sep 11, 2017
Rose to serve on Mahomet Aquifer task force
The Mahomet Aquifer serves approximately 500,000 residents. (Illinois State Water Survey photo) By RFD Radio Network MAHOMET – Earlier this year, the state of Illinois approved a task force to c...
Sep 11, 2017
Ameren, Corn Belt sending workers to region struck by Irma
Approximately 500 Ameren workers in Illinois and Missouri are being sent to the storm-damaged region. (Photo courtesy Ameren Illinois)By Greg HalbleibST. LOUIS – Local electric utilities are ans...
Sep 11, 2017
Rauner creates task force to battle opioid addiction crisis in Illinois
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed an executive order Wednseday to create the Opioid Prevention and Intervention Task Force. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Sep 09, 2017
