Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Trump slams Illinois taxes, job losses in Bloomington rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to supporters at a campaign rally at Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Two days af...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Supporters and protesters share strong words about Trump
The Donald Trump rally brought out passionate voters on both sides.(Photos by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Peaceful protesters and loving supporters came to Bloomington to see ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Health Department changes fee structure
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Several fee changes have been approved for the McLean County Health Department. Director Walt Howe explains why. “Because right now since we have become creden...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Normal seeking federal funds for potential railroad crossing
By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is preparing to submit an application for a federal economic development grant, but town officials said chances of receiving the grant are slim. ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Livingston County farmer reminds us about farm safety
By RFD A 2012 incident could have been the end for Doug Raber of Raber Farms in Livingston County. In 2012 he was cleaning up some ditches when he backed up from a brush pile and went into a ditch. He...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

How Daylight Savings Time can disrupt sleep patterns
Dr. Sarah Zallek, medical director of the Illinois Neurological Institute Sleep Center with OSF Healthcare in Peoria, said sleep deprivation can lead to drowsiness, poor diet, lack of concentration an...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016

Woman involved in 2 car crashes sentenced to prison on DUI charges in McLean County
Ashley Trenholm was sentenced to 4 1/2 years in prison on Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has sentenced a Schaumburg woman to 4 years in prison for her ...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)

Clinton man killed in police standoff
A DeWitt County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a fatal standoff with a man in Clinton on Friday. (Photo courtesy DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office)By Eric StockCLINTON – Police in DeW...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016

Trump coming to Bloomington
Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Bloomington Sunday. (Photo by Gage Skidmore/flickr)By Terry JamesDonald Trump is coming to Bloomington this Sunday. His campaign says he will be at Synergy Flight Ce...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2016

Two McLean County judges punished
The two judges testified at a hearing last year. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The Judicial Inquiry Board has released their decision regarding two McLean County Judges. Judge R...
Syndicated Author Mar 11, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)