Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rauner accuses Democrats of playing political games
Gov. Bruce Rauner says political games are being put in front of taxpayer interests when it comes to passing legislation. (WJBC file photo)By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Go...
Mar 02, 2016
Data breach at ISU causes misdirected payments
The breach was discovered on Monday. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A data breach at Illinois State University caused the payroll of 13 university employees to be misdirected.Chief ...
Mar 01, 2016
Longtime county board member Owens running for reelection
Benjamin Owens is running for reelection to the McLean County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A county board member who has represented District 10 for over 1...
Mar 01, 2016
McLean County coroner candidate has disagreements with incumbent
Gary Morefield has previously worked in the coroner’s office. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One candidate for McLean County coroner already has experience as a de...
Mar 01, 2016
Miller Park Zoo faces parking crunch amid state budget stalemate
Miller Park Zoo is hosting its 19th annual Stampede on Saturday. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It’s often thought of as a good problem to have – not enough par...
Mar 01, 2016
Bloomington, Normal police officers to host Coffee With A Cop
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The next Coffee With A Cop session will be held Friday at Coffee Hound in downtown Bloomington. Bloomington Police spokeswoman Sara Mayer said the e...
Mar 01, 2016
Kinzinger: Trump debates like a ‘4th grader’
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he won’t support the Republican nomination for president if that nominee is Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S...
Feb 29, 2016
Durbin demands hearing for Supreme Court nominee
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD News Network WASHIGNTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is demanding a fair hearing in the Senate for President Obama’s choice for the Supreme...
Feb 29, 2016
Advocates push for automatic voter registration in Illinois
State Sen. Andy Manar has proposed a measure that would change the current voter registration opt-in system at drivers facilities around the state to an opt-out system. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) B...
Feb 29, 2016
NPD officers receive Meritorious Service Award
Officers Robert Droege and Ryan Thomas stopped a man from rolling off an overpass in early January. (Photo courtesy Normal Police Department) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Two Normal Police Depart...
Feb 29, 2016
