Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
13th District Candidate: Davis not advancing conservatism
Republican candidate Ethan Vandersand said Davis has allowed Democrats to get their way. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th District Congr...
Jan 22, 2016
Democratic U.S. Sen. candidates agree on 3 joint appearances
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to three joint appearances, none of which will take place downstate.The thr...
Jan 22, 2016
Illinois lawmaker aims to prevent cuts to home care assistance
State Rep. Greg Harris says he’s reintroducing legislation to lock in the Determination of Need, or DON score, which decides whether an individual qualifies for the state’s home care progr...
Jan 22, 2016
Four people honored for helping man survive a heart attack at Four Seasons
Four Seasons Health Club II. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Four people have been honored by the American Heart Association for their work helping Dr. Bill Neil survive a...
Jan 21, 2016
Lincoln Leisure Center reopening still unknown
The Lincoln Leisure Center at 1206 S. Lee St. is closed indefinitely because of an asbestos problem. (Photo courtesy Google Maps) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A timeline for the reopening of...
Jan 21, 2016
Rauner presents pension reform plan, Cullerton denies support
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A plan Illinois' governor and leading Republicans say takes a cue from the Senate President to save taxpayers one billion d...
Jan 21, 2016
Police make arrest in Christmas morning robbery
Darius Vaughn of Chicago is accused of robbing a Shell gas station on Christmas morning. (Photo courtesy Normal Police) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Police have arrested a man from Chicago in connecti...
Jan 21, 2016
BPD make arrest following armed robbery
Richard Sims of Bloomington is accused of shooting a man Wednesday in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has made...
Jan 21, 2016
Rep. Brady: Finding Mitsubishi plant buyer becoming ‘cold case file’
The Mitsubishi plant closed in November 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Six months following the announcement the Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal would be shut down, a...
Jan 21, 2016
Citizens Utility Board pushes for electric bill refunds
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Citizens Utility Board is applying some pressure to federal regulators over a 30 percent spike in some people’s energy bills. The consumer...
Jan 21, 2016
