Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police arrest Carlock woman for hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Normal
(Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Howard Packowitz Normal Police have caught up with a motorist from Carlock they believe struck a pedestrian on N. Main Street two weeks ago, then fl...
Jul 28, 2017
More than 250 Illinois schools get fruit and vegetable grant money
Schools throughout Illinois are receiving fresh fruit and vegetables through a federal program. (Photo WJBC/Eric Stock) By Illinois Radio Network LINCOLN – The fresh fruit and vegetable program ...
Jul 28, 2017
Pontiac man accused of workplace sexual harassment
By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – An investigation into accusations of workplace sexual harassment led to the arrest of a Pontiac man Tuesday. Police said Ross Mennenga, 42, turned himself in on Tuesday...
Jul 28, 2017
After Ohio State Fair tragedy, Illinois removes one ride ahead of its fair
The 2017 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 10-20. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The investigation of a deadly amusement ride accident at t...
Jul 28, 2017
Obamacare repeal fails by 2 votes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor on July 14 against the Republican’s health care proposals. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate narrowly struck...
Jul 28, 2017
Mental health expert chides Senate leader for ‘mental health’ comment toward Rauner
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton said it’s been a bad month for Gov. Bruce Rauner. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Senate President Jo...
Jul 27, 2017
Senate President plans to give Rauner school funding bill Monday
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has told Gov. Bruce Rauner he will send him Senate Bill 1 on Monday if they are unable to meet before then. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By WJBC St...
Jul 27, 2017
Duckworth slams Trump’s ‘discriminatory’ transgender military ban
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth posted a Facebook video on Wednesday to criticize President Trump’s ban against transgenders from serving in the military. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By ...
Jul 27, 2017
Normal Town Council, Unit 5 revive joint liaison panel
The Unit 5 school board and Normal Town Council held a work session at council chambers Wednesday night. Members formed a liaison committee that will meet quarter to improve communication betwe...
Jul 27, 2017
Federal help for Illinois flooding questionable
State emergency officials aren’t sure if federal help will be available for Illinois areas affected by flooding this year. (Photo courtesy multimedia.illinois.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRI...
Jul 26, 2017
