Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Democratic leader: Rauner treats legislators like Blagojevich did
State Rep. Lou Lang says George Ryan was the best governor he’s worked with during his 29 years in the legislature. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Eric Stock SKOKIE – One of Gov. Bruce R...
Mar 23, 2016
Bloomington business fire ruled ‘suspicious’
Bloomington fire crews battled a blaze at Miller Whiteside Woodworking on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Fire officials say a blaze that destroyed a woo...
Mar 23, 2016
Convicted murderer sentenced to 55 years in prison
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A man convicted of first degree murder in January has been sentenced to 55 years in prison. Tracy Newson, 49, of Normal, was ...
Mar 22, 2016
Congressman Rodney Davis believes honor for POW/MIAs sends a strong message
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is calling for more recognition of those who served our country. (WJBC file photo)By RFDWASHINGTON – Those who served our country are being recognized by an empty chair at...
Mar 22, 2016
Rauner calls on legislators to return to work
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Now that the primaries are over, Gov. Bruce Rauner says lawmakers need to get back to work. However, he said, political p...
Mar 22, 2016
BNAR: Housing sales up so far in 2016
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales are on the rise in Bloomington-Normal.The Association of Realtors reports overall sales are now up almost 5 percent compared to the...
Mar 22, 2016
Rutherford promotes travel club to Cuba
Dan Rutherford (second from left) is arranging travel club tours in Cuba. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Rutherford)By Eric StockCHENOA – President Barack Obama is one of a select few Americans to...
Mar 22, 2016
LaHood, Kinzinger comment on Brussels terrorist attacks
U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (left) and Adam Kinzinger. (WJBC file photos)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Peoria, said Tuesday’s terrorist attacks in Brussels are a reminder...
Mar 22, 2016
Bloomington business damaged by fire
Bloomington fire crews battled a blaze at Miller Whiteside Woodworking on Tuesday morning. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire investigators say an early Tue...
Mar 22, 2016
Rauner to back Trump if he wins GOP nomination
Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will support whoever wins the GOP nominee for president. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner is for the first time ...
Mar 22, 2016
