Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Bloomington creates downtown task force
A nine-member commission will produce a report on downtown Bloomington by the end of the year for the city council to review. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomin...
May 09, 2017
Durbin wants deeper investigation of Russian involvement in election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said an independent commission should look deeper into Russian interference in U.S. elections last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – ...
May 09, 2017
Military says Islamic State leader killed in raid where Rodgers died
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said the head of the Islamic State in Afghanistan was ...
May 08, 2017
Durbin rails against GOP healthcare plan
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin slammed the American Health Care Act which the U.S. House approved last week. (Photo courtesy Senate Democrats/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wrap...
May 08, 2017
