Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sorensen arraignment delayed
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockCH...
Jan 11, 2016
Newson murder trial set for jury selection
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Jury selection is set to begin Monday morning for the trial of a man from Normal charged with murder. Tracy Newson, 49, is accused of killing C...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington doctor suggests USDA calorie guidelines too high for some
The USDA recommends in its new dietary guidelines consuming a variety of vegetables and whole fruits. (Photo by Robert Couse-Baker/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington doctor said n...
Jan 11, 2016
Rauner Op-Ed: In a year, steps in the right direction
Gov. Bruce Rauner has written an Op-Ed to mark his first year in office. (WJBC file photo) The following is an Op-Ed written by Gov. Bruce Rauner to mark his first year in office that was published by...
Jan 11, 2016
SIU School of Medicine gets money to fight illness in pregnant women
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin visited the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield to celebrate a two (b) billion dollar increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health. (Photo...
Jan 11, 2016
Bloomington city council to discuss outsourcing golf operations
The city of Bloomington will discuss outsourcing operations at the city’s three golf courses, including Highland Park Golf Course, during a work session Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Go...
Jan 11, 2016
ISBE unveils health incentive funds for schools
Illinois State Schools superintendent Tony Smith has unveiled a new proposal intended to improve students’ health. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Schoo...
Jan 11, 2016
Deer hunting numbers rise from this time last year
Illinois hunters are killing more deer this season. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois deer hunters continue to thin the herd. The late-winter antlerless ...
Jan 10, 2016
Suicidal subjects give warning signs
Many on the path to suicide show warning signs. (Courtesy PATH)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The suicide of a friend of family member might not always be a surprise.Mark Benson of Real Change Clin...
Jan 10, 2016
MetroNet still needs to place infrastructure
MetroNet announced this week it plans to bring gigabit internet service to Bloomington-Normal. (Photo courtesy Flickr/FAN ANT)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – MetroNet has announced plans to brin...
Jan 10, 2016
