Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Medical marijuana advocates rally for expanded access in Illinois
Medical marijuana advocates rally at the Thompson Center in Chicago on July 30. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Medical marijuana ad...
Jul 31, 2015
One hospitalized in early morning fire in Normal
The Normal Fire Department responded to a fire at 710 Orlando Ave. early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – An early morning fire in north Normal sent one person to the hospi...
Jul 31, 2015
Bloomington man charged in infant daughter’s death
Timothy Crafton Sr. has been jailed in McLean County on involuntary manslaughter charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail.)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been jailed on char...
Jul 30, 2015
Rauner, AFSCME agree to two-month extension
Gov. Bruce Rauner has vetoed a bill that would have blocked public-employee strikes and management lockouts.(Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – T...
Jul 30, 2015
Schock ordered to produce records for grand jury
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A federal judge has ordered former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock to produce the campai...
Jul 30, 2015
State Farm workers, emergency responders named HeartSaver Heroes
Ron Irons (front center, right) went into cardiac arrest while playing softball last month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The American Heart Association on Wednesday reco...
Jul 29, 2015
Local governments hope to recoup withheld gambling revenue
Video gambling machines in Bloomington took in $163 million during the 2014-15 budget year. (Photo by Domas Mituzas/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local governments counting on gambling reven...
Jul 29, 2015
Rep. Brady: Vote to reject pay raise a ‘no-brainer’
State Rep. Dan Brady says the vote by House lawmakers to reject an automatic cost-of-living adjustment was ‘nothing to write home about.’ (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 29, 2015
One Illinois lawmaker said ‘yes’ to pay hike
State Rep. Will Davis (D-Homewood) was the only lawmaker to vote for a cost-of-living increase. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One red light stood ...
Jul 29, 2015
Illinois Tourism Director calls Twin Cities ‘growing market’ for tourism
Illinois Office of Tourism Director Cory Jobe spoke in Bloomington Tuesday afternoon. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Office of Tourism announced Tuesday the s...
Jul 28, 2015
