Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Once-fired Bloomington officer to receive large compensation package
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington and a police officer who was fired in 2010 after an incident at Stevenson Elementary School have reached a deal which m...
Dec 08, 2015
Heroic effort saves life on Thanksgiving
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr presented David Cummings with a ‘Challenge Coin’ and the fire extinguisher used in a Thanksgiving Day fire. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Terry James BLOO...
Dec 08, 2015
Manar sees second budget meeting as good sign
(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) wonders what will happen at the second meeting in as many weeks between...
Dec 08, 2015
Durbin: All visitors to the US should be screened
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinis calling for all visitors to the US to undergo a fungerprint screening before entering the U.S.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. D...
Dec 08, 2015
Illinois senators push for MAP grant funding
State Sen. Scott Bennett is calling on the Illinois Legislature to renew funding for MAP grants. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For Trisha Rodriq...
Dec 08, 2015
Davis: Obama lacks comprehensive strategy to defeat ISIS
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis said President Obama’s address to the nation on Sunday failed to outline a clear strategy to defeat ISIS. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodne...
Dec 07, 2015
UPDATED: Escaped Southern Illinois inmates captured
Jerrette Reed (left) and Kevin Rivera escaped from the Dixon Springs Impact Incarceration Program on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – ...
Dec 07, 2015
Normal to vote on redevelopment agreement for former Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn in Normal closed in 2006. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The former Holiday Inn in north Normal might finally see some renovations after sitting vacant for nearly ...
Dec 07, 2015
November third-wettest, 10th-warmest on record in Illinois
Total statewide precipitation was two inches higher than average in November, coming in at 5.6 inches. (Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Last month was the third...
Dec 06, 2015
Normal-based Illinois National Guard brigade takes lead in Poland exercise
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges held a conference call with reporters from his base in Germany. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network GERMANY – That "two weeks ...
Dec 06, 2015
