Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Revised civilian police board plan wins overwhelming council backing
Standing room crowd spilled into the hallways and stairwells at City Hall Monday night as the council voted to set up a civilian police advisory board. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) ...
Jul 25, 2017
Gov. Rauner calls lawmakers to capitol Wednesday after failing to receive school bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) spoke at a news conference Monday with Republican leaders to again demand a school funding bill to be sent to his desk. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dan McCaleb ...
Jul 24, 2017
LaHood defends restoration of funds to keep Peoria USDA lab open
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood says other USDA labs should consolidate with the one in Peoria. (Photo Google Street View) By Illinois Radio Network PEORIA – Take another one of President Donald Trump...
Jul 23, 2017
Researchers trying to protect declining honeybee population
Beekeepers are trying to recover from a cold winter of 2015-16 when many lost entire colonies of bees. (Photo Flickr/John) By Illinois Radio Network URBANA – Honeybee populations are on the decl...
Jul 23, 2017
Mighty Vermilion Duck Race next weekend in Pontiac
The Boys and Girls Club of Livingston County will benefit from this year’s Mighty Vermilion Duck Race. (WJBC file photo) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The 24th annual Mighty Vermilion Duck Rac...
Jul 23, 2017
