Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2017

Illinois proposal aims to address teacher shortage
Superintendent Mark Daniel said Unit 5 schools haven’t had as difficult a time as other school districts have had in attracting qualified teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL –...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2017

Duckworth talks health care, proposed cuts in town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at Illinois Wesleyan University’s Hansen Student Center. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON ...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2017

Efforts to revive ACA reform begin to materialize as trust in debate fades
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said he has been asked by the White House to help revive another effort to change the nation's health care law. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Rad...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2017

Ex-mayor Harmon reflects on Normal’s last close race
Former Normal mayor Paul Harmon says Marc Tiritilli’s campaign generated so much “noise” that mayor Chris Koos’ backers couldn’t get the message out that Normal is in goo...
Syndicated Author Apr 24, 2017

Distracted driving awareness week April 24-28
Drivers are advised to not text while driving – for the safety of everyone on the road. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News Governor Bruce Rauner has declared April 24-28 Illinois Distra...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2017

March for Science to hit Uptown Normal
By Nick McClintock NORMAL- People from around the scientific and educational community will converge on Uptown Circle Saturday morning for the first of March for Science. The event will be just one of...
Syndicated Author Apr 22, 2017



