Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Midwest Food Bank sees record donations, need during state budget crisis
Midwest Food Bank distributed $120 million of food and supplies in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Midwest Food Bank) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – There’s more food coming in and more going ...
Jan 31, 2016
Police investigate gas station robbery
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a robberyIt happened around 7:15 a.m. Saturday at the Freedom Gas Station on 1402 S. Main St. in Bloomington. Pol...
Jan 30, 2016
Former McLean County Recorder, board member Lee Newcom dies
Lee Newcom has died after a battle with cancer. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County Board Member and County Recorder Lee Newcom has died after a battle with cancer.N...
Jan 30, 2016
Deadline, fines looming for Illinois residents without healthcare
Those without coverage by Jan. 31 will face fines of nearly $700. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The deadline to sign up for healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act is fast...
Jan 30, 2016
Responsible Budget Coalition says Rauner needs to focus on the budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his State of the State address earlier this week. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner failed to address the budget impasse during his State ...
Jan 30, 2016
New jobs at Pontiac Cat plant
Big yellow is getting tax breaks and adding jobs in Pontiac. (Courtesy Caterpillar) By Terry James While Caterpillar cuts 120 jobs in East Peoria, 160 jobs are being added at the plant in Pontiac. It&...
Jan 29, 2016 (Photo courtesy: file)
Democrats and Republicans differ on budget solutions
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While the leading House Democrat says there must be a balanced approach of some cuts and more revenue, Republicans says the ...
Jan 29, 2016
Blood donation going high tech
The blood donation process will soon take less of your time. (Flickr) By RFD SPRINGFIELD – Technology is starting to speed up the blood donation process. Mindy Melton from the Central Illinois C...
Jan 29, 2016
IDES director explains decision to close Bloomington office
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – A new law called the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act has led the Illinois Department of...
Jan 29, 2016
President Obama to address General Assembly in Springfield
President Obama will come to Springfield Feb. 10 to address the General Assembly. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – President Obama is coming to Springfield to address the General As...
Jan 29, 2016
