Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Home Sweet Home Ministries celebrates 100 years
Home Sweet Home Ministries CEO Mary Ann Pullin cuts the ribbon at the Celebration of Hope Press Conference. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – 2017 marks the 100 year a...
Jan 09, 2017
Humphreys named Heartland continuing education dean
Amy Humphreys has been in charge of marking and public relations at Heartland. (Heartland Community College photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Heartland Community College’s new dean o...
Jan 09, 2017
Durbin visits with president in final days of Obama administration
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) and President Barack Obama recently met as the Obama administration draws to a close. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Di...
Jan 09, 2017
Rauner says he’s hopeful rumored deal will change broken system
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he has been briefed on a budget deal, but said it's premature to disclose the details. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFI...
Jan 09, 2017
LaHood: More competition necessary in health care
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said it will take time to replace Obamacare. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – An emboldened Republican-led Congress has taken its first steps in tr...
Jan 07, 2017
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti visits Bloomington, supports American Dream
Lt. Gov Sanguinetti believes people need to keep the American Dream alive for future generations. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Lieutenant Governor Evelyn Sangui...
Jan 07, 2017
Rauner signs bill to streamline teacher hiring
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) met with officials at Carbondale Community High School on Friday for a bill signing. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services) By Eric Stock CARBONDALE – School di...
Jan 07, 2017
Accused kidnapper now charged with murder
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The man accused of kidnapping two men in Normal and taking them to Peoria is now facing multiple murder charges.Danny Smith...
Jan 06, 2017
Electric car researcher: Rivian potentially saved millions by buying Normal plant
R.J. Scaringe (left) the is CEO of Rivian. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Rivian Automotive could have made significant savings by buying the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal....
Jan 06, 2017
Connect Transit seeking members for Community Transportation Advisory Committee
The advisory committee works with Connect Transit staff to improve transportation in the twin cities. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is seeking members of th...
Jan 06, 2017
