Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two write-in candidates challenge Sorensen for county board seat
McLean County Government Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two write-in candidates are running for the McLean County Board seat Matt Sorensen has just vacated. McLean County ...
Jan 13, 2016
IDES to close local office in Bloomington
(Logo courtesy Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Department of Employment Security is closing three of its local offices, including one in Bloo...
Jan 13, 2016
Fewer people boarded planes at CIRA in 2015
Central Illinois Regional Airport is reporting low passenger numbers for 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Fewer passengers and fewer flights. That sums up 2015 for the Centra...
Jan 13, 2016
Sorensen makes first court appearance
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen appeared in Federal Court in Chicago Wednesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Terry James and John Gregory CHICAGO – Former McLean County Board ...
Jan 13, 2016
LaHood hopes to find common ground with president
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood offered thoughts on the president’s State of the Union address. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – President Obama said during his State of the ...
Jan 13, 2016
Both parties disappointed Illinois House not meeting
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The Illinois House won't be in session this week, a change which disappoints members of both parties. House Speaker Michael Mad...
Jan 13, 2016
Webster resigns from District 87 school board
(WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – District 87 Board of Education member Judith Webster has resigned from the board. Webster has been on the board since being elected in 2009. Sh...
Jan 13, 2016
Durbin applauds, Illinois GOP slams State of the Union address
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (left) posed for pictures with Jon Wade (second from left), Kimberly Wade, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and Jacky Wade (front) before the State of the Unions address on Tuesday. (Photo...
Jan 13, 2016
Newson murder trial wraps day one of testimony
The trial first began Monday at the McLean county Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man on trial for murder in McLean County was identified as having sho...
Jan 12, 2016
Bloomington council weighs golf course options
Highland Park Golf Course. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington) By Joe Ragusa Bloomington has several options on the table when it comes to its golf courses. City staff has been looking at possi...
Jan 12, 2016
