Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Central Catholic students attending March for Life
Students from the school have been attending March for Life since 2003. (Photo courtesy Facebook/CentralCatholicHighSchool) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of juniors and seniors from C...
Jan 21, 2016
BPD searching for missing 52-year-old
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department are searching for a missing 52-year-old.Clyde G. Lambert, of Bloomington, voluntarily left hi...
Jan 20, 2016
Republicans propose changes to CPS
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Christine Radogno)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Republican legislative leaders are proposing several changes they say will save Chicago Public Schools ...
Jan 20, 2016
Davis: Future Supreme Court ruling beyond issue of immigration
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (right) and State Rep. Dan Brady (left) spoke with media on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) welcomes a d...
Jan 20, 2016
