Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Renner endorses Biss candidacy for governor
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner announced his support for State Sen. Daniel Biss’ candidacy for governor Wednesday at a rally outside the McLean County Museum of History in Bloomington. (Photo by ...
Jul 26, 2017
Rep. Brady: Dems should send school funding bill to Rauner
State Rep. Dan Brady says Democrats need to stop holding up Senate Bill 1 to fund schools. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Another special session gets underway in Springfield Wednes...
Jul 26, 2017
Forensic pathologist: Remains consistent with 13-year-old boy
By Greg Halbleib PEKIN – Tazewell County investigators say they can’t yet positively identify the skeletal remains found yesterday near Pekin, but say a forensic pathologist believes the r...
Jul 25, 2017
Downstate coal plant owners appeal Exelon ‘bailout’ decision
The Clinton Power Station is one of the Exelon plants kept open thanks to the Future Energy Jobs Act. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network The owners of a number of southern Ill...
Jul 25, 2017
Healthcare vote expected today
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood called on the U.S. Senate to pass a health care overhaul, even it means making changes to the Republican bill which passed the House. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By E...
Jul 25, 2017
