Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Barickman expects legislative working groups to continue
State Sen. Jason Barickman expects more usage of rank and file working groups as the General Assembly puts together a full budget. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Greg Halbleib A local la...
Jul 07, 2016
Illinois seeks to update cyberstalking laws after court ruling
State Sen. Linda Holmes proposed a bill to update Illinois’ stalking laws. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ protection on...
Jul 07, 2016
Mitchell slams Illinois All Kids extension
State Rep. Bill Mitchell says All Kids has been plagued by questions since then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich launched it. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is exten...
Jul 07, 2016
LaHood upset Clinton won’t face prosecution in email case
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said the FBI and Attorney General Loretta Lynch seem to be playing political favorites in the Hillary Clinton email probe.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By RFD RadioWASHI...
Jul 07, 2016
Illinois updates voter registration system
Illinois’ voter registration system is getting an upgrade. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/IRNSPRINGFIELD – An attorney for the Illinois State Board of Elections says a new law signed by t...
Jul 06, 2016
ISU provost resigns for job at Marquette
(Photo courtesy ISU) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Janet Krejci has announced she is resigning her position, effective in ...
Jul 06, 2016
ISU Redbirds roll out “Fly With Us” promotion
ISU Director of Athletics Larry Lyons discusses the “Fly With Us” promotion. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron NORMAL – This fall, Illinois State University men’s basketball fans w...
Jul 06, 2016
Home Sweet Home launches Partners in Hope campaign
Home Sweet Home Ministries is seeking donations to provide food, shelter and other services throughout the year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 06, 2016
ISU planetarium head gives insight into Jupiter probe
The planet Jupiter is wide enough to fit 11 Earths across its clouded disk. (Photo NASA/JPL) By Greg Halbleib The latest probe of Jupiter is moving in closer than ever to the huge planet, and the head...
Jul 06, 2016
Ruling in Illinois labor dispute expected Thursday
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner s...
Jul 06, 2016
