Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington National Guard soldier ready for Afghan mission, reflects on Josh Rodgers’ sacrifice
Captain Jason Orris (Photo courtesy/Illinois National Guard) By Howard Packowitz and Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A National Guardsman from Bloomington is focused on his ta...
May 11, 2017
Class of 2017 job prospects good, if grads have right skills
The right skill set could land new college graduates quicker employment. (Photo Flickr/Shilad Sen) By Illinois Radio Network CHAMPAIGN – The job market looks good for the Class of 2017–if ...
May 11, 2017
Rivian Automotive to host Chamber, EDC event
Earlier this spring, the Rivian Automotive plant stored Volkwagen models caught up in an emissions scandal. (Photo Teslarati.com/Jim Finch) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Local economic developers are o...
May 11, 2017
Illinois Senate sends taxpayer-funded abortion bill to governor; veto expected
State Sen. Linda Holmes is backing a measure to allow tax dollars through Medicaid and through state employee health plans to fund abortions. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radi...
May 11, 2017
Illinois Senate’s ‘grand bargain’ falls flat again
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton says it's time for the state to do its business or get off the pot. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jon Cullerton)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
May 11, 2017
Rep. Davis: ‘Somewhat troubled’ by Comey firing
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Trump administration will have to explain its decision to fire FBI Director James Comey. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said ...
May 10, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth want independent probe after FBI director firing
James Comey was fired as FBI Director on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/JamesComey) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., is weighing in on the Trump Administration fi...
May 10, 2017
Tiritilli loses vote in Normal mayor’s discovery recount
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (left) watches over the discovery recount at the McLean County Clerk’s office. (Photo Facebook/McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael.) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
May 09, 2017
Local election officials say anti-hacking proposal isn’t necessary
Local election officials say that unlike the Illinois Board of Elections, local voter databases are not online. (Google Street View photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local el...
May 09, 2017
Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a ne...
May 09, 2017
