Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Stayton charged with first-degree murder in Long Point shooting
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver) By Joe Ragusa LONG POINT – A man from Streator has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Long Point Sunday. David Stayton...
Aug 11, 2015
Tri-Valley Elementary closing temporarily due to mold
Tri-Valley Superintendent David Mouser said there was an issue with air conditioning over the summer. (Photo courtesy tv3unit.com) By Adam Studzinski DOWNS – Tri-Valley Elementary School is bein...
Aug 11, 2015
McLean County recycling rate remains strong
McLean County recycled over 85,000 tons of waste in 2014. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – McLean County continues to produce impressive numbers when it comes to recycling. The count...
Aug 11, 2015
Illinois Farm Bureau endorses LaHood for 18th Congressional District
Darin LaHood has earned the endorsement of the Illinois Farm Bureau. (WJBC file photo) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The political arm of the Illinois Farm Bureau is end...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington Budget Task Force could make recommendations in September
City Manager David Hales has heard some consensus for charging more for bulk waste removal. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Budget Task Force is expected to ...
Aug 11, 2015
Rauner wants concessions if state picks up more pension costs for CPS
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – If the state is going to pick up more pension costs for Chicago teachers, Gov. Bruce Rauner is asking for some concessions o...
Aug 11, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Miller Park Zoo flamingo exhibit
The Bloomington City Council approved a $233,000 flamingo exhibit for Miller Park Zoo Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The flamingo exhibit at Miller Park Zoo has been g...
Aug 10, 2015
Chief Woodruff has move in tips for students
Woodruff advises students to,”pack lightly.” (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal is becoming busy with students again as college classes begin next week.Illino...
Aug 10, 2015
Durbin: Illinois farmers anxious to open trade with Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (center) wants to continuing improving U.S. relations with Cuba. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) held a panel discussion M...
Aug 10, 2015
Man arrested after shooting death in Long Point
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Chicagofd1996) By Joe Ragusa LONG POINT – A man from Streator has been arrested after a standoff with police Sunday afternoon in Livingston County. Illinois State Police s...
Aug 10, 2015
