Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Blagojevich asks court for full appeal of corruption convictions
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, pictured in his mugshot taken at a Colorado prison. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The next step in the appeals process has been ta...
Aug 04, 2015
Illinois Republicans go on attack against Kirk opponent
Illinois Republican Party Chair Tim Schneider speaks to reporters in Chicago August 4. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – An ethics lawsuit may ...
Aug 04, 2015
Judge requests more time on motion to dismiss murder charges
Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge will take some time to decide whether or not he’l...
Aug 04, 2015
Independent candidate in race for 18th District: “No more politics as usual”
Vlakancic will face off against Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon on Sep. 10. (Photo courtesy of connorforcongress.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The independent candidate in the special election of th...
Aug 04, 2015
Report shows Schock still spending campaign funds
It appears resigning from congress hasn’t stopped Schock from spending campaign funds. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn SPRINGFIELD – A new report shows former congressman Aaron Schock has c...
Aug 04, 2015
Bloomington Parks & Rec director talks possible budget cuts
Potential budget cuts could result in Bloomington mowing the grass at city parks less often. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Sharon & Nikki McCutcheon) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Bloomington&#...
Aug 04, 2015
Durbin: Political donors push GOP to reject climate change
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the debate on climate change with Republicans should no longer revolve around whether it's real. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Aug 04, 2015
Climate change could impact state’s borders
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BethScupham)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – If climate change has the expected impact on Illinois agriculture, one group says the ramifications will be fel...
Aug 03, 2015
Mitsubishi puts up strong July sales numbers
Total year-to-date sales are up 24.8 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors continues to put up excellent sales numbers.July marked the company’s 17th ...
Aug 03, 2015
Late-night shuttle bus driver pleads guilty to DUI
Stephan McKenna, 33, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated DUI last month in McLean County Court. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A late-night shuttle bus driver will ser...
Aug 03, 2015
