Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Bloomington-Normal groups seek adult mentors
Fox Creek Elementary Principal Dennis Larson is promoting a local school mentoring program. (Photo by Laura Ewan) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Every student is one adult away from a success story...
Jan 12, 2016
BPD chief: Car thefts up, overall crime down in 2015
Chief Brendan Heffner asked residents to make sure their cars are locked. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Overall crime was down again in Blooming...
Jan 12, 2016
Radogno: Status quo much change to reach budget deal
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno addressed the City Club of Chicago on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City Club of Chicago) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Th...
Jan 12, 2016
Reporter sees nothing ‘out of bounds’ in Rauner appointment calendar
Gov. Bruce Rauner complied with a request to turn over his April 2015 appointment calendar to the media.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – An investigative re...
Jan 12, 2016
