Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady: Most constituents against Medicaid-funded abortions
State Rep. Dan Brady met with local residents attending the Illinois Women’s March in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Kay Moss) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-B...
Apr 26, 2017
Tiritilli seeks discovery recount
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Challenger Marc Ti...
Apr 26, 2017
Caterpillar sees sales, revenue increases
Caterpillar sees an increase in sales and revenue for the first time in two years. (Photo courtesy Twitter/@_EugeneDaniel) By WJBC Staff PEORIA – For the first time in more than two years, quart...
Apr 26, 2017
Heartland considers using cash reserves amid state budget crisis
Heartland Community College has about 15 percent of its total budget in its reserve fund. (WJBC file photo) By WMBD-TV NORMAL – The continued budget stalemate in Illinois is forcing Heartland Co...
Apr 26, 2017
Women march on Springfield to support equality
Women, men, and children attended the March on Springfield to call for the passage of the Equal Rights Amendment, among other progressive legislation. (Photo courtesy Kay Moss) By Patrick Baron SPRING...
Apr 25, 2017
Witness testimony will be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has allowed Maria Legg’s testimony to be heard at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A woman will be allo...
Apr 25, 2017
Rep. Carol Ammons announces exploratory committee for congressional bid
Illinois 103rd District Representative Carol Ammons may look to unseat Congressman Rodney Davis in 2018. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron SPRINGFIELD – Illinois 103rd district Representative C...
Apr 25, 2017
Wisconsin man charged with home invasion, criminal trespass
DeMarques Greene has been charged with home invasion and two counts of criminal trespass to a residence. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a W...
Apr 25, 2017
LISTEN: DESTIHL’s $14 million facility plans for May 27 opening
By Sam Wood and Patti PennWJBC’s Sam Wood and Patti Penn had an opportunity to tour DESTIHL’s new $14 million facility in Normal, Ill. this month. Listen (and view) the experience below:ht...
Apr 24, 2017
Pontiac police cleaning up local parks
By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News PONTIAC – Warmer weather surrounding Livingston County brings people clamoring to take part in outdoor activities. Pontiac Police Chief Jim Woolford said he and his dep...
Apr 24, 2017
