Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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 –...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Apr 22, 2017
Local man found guilty of molesting two children
Cristian Aranda will be sentenced in June at the McLean Co Law and Justice Center.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON — A McLean County jury has convicted a local man for mo...
Apr 21, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
United Way slashes aid to local human services agencies
(Flickr) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON — The head of the United Way of McLean County says he’s “absolutely not” satisfied with the level of community contributions this year ...
Apr 21, 2017
Police: Intruder shot by Bloomington homeowner
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say an intruder was shot after breaking into a home early this morning. Police said Mykale Davis, 24, of Bloomington was treat...
Apr 21, 2017
Blagojevich arguments shut down in court
By Nick McClintock CHICAGO- The third time was not a charm for Former Governor Rod Blagojevich, as his bid to get his 14 year prison sentence shortened Friday was denied by thr 7th Circuit court of ap...
Apr 21, 2017
