Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rodgers’ burial part of Evergreen Cemetery’s prolific history
Josh Rodgers was laid to rest Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Evergreen Cemetery) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The solemn and patriotic events of rec...
May 08, 2017
Bloomington proclamation to honor Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Vonda Rodgers) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two days after he was laid to rest, U.S. Army Ranger Sergeant...
May 08, 2017
AT&T wants out from ‘old-phone’ requirement
AT&T is pushing Illinois lawmakers to help get out from under a decades-old requirement that is hurting your cell phone signal.(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By lllinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
May 07, 2017
IHSA looks for ways to bost attendance at basketball finals
Peoria Civic Center’s Carver Arena will host the IHSA basketball finals thrugh at least 2020. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Peoria Civic Center) By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – The state ...
May 07, 2017
Rep. Davis puts constituent input on airlines to work
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been requesting feedback on customer service. (WJBC File Photo) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis asked constituents to share their experiences wit...
May 07, 2017
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
Magician Steve Bargatze entertained students at the IESA Scholar Attitude Awards lunch in Bloomington with assistance from Evan Stegall from Macomb Jr. High School, and Payton Kinder from Jasper Count...
May 07, 2017
Rejecting town halls, Cong. Davis to hold office hours Monday in Normal
After being criticized for not meeting with his constituents, Congressman Rodney Davis has set times next week to meet with small groups. (WJBC File Photo)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A Central I...
May 06, 2017
Illinois Senate passes measure limiting law enforcement’s authority to enforce immigration law
State Sen. Don Harmon said the measure would prevent local police from being used as ‘de facto customs immigration officers’. (WJBC File Photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRING...
May 05, 2017
Normal mayoral recount focuses on signatures
Normal Mayor Chris Koos defeated challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes in the April 4 election. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The disputed results for mayor of Normal might come...
May 05, 2017
House Republicans in Illinois back health care overhaul
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said the American Health Care Act will be the first step in repairing the damages of the Obamacare system. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Ra...
May 05, 2017
