Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU professor talks mass shootings, preventing more in the future
Webber said stricter gun laws is just one way to prevent further mass shootings. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A shooting in San Bernardino, California that left 14 dead and 23 in...
Dec 04, 2015
Smith’s pay still hot topic among state lawmakers
Tony Smith is not the only Illinois state superintendent who lawmakers think is overpaid. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – After a while, you get the id...
Dec 04, 2015
Miller Park Zoo hosting fifth-annual Wild Lights this weekend
The Miller Park Zoo will go under the lights Friday and Saturday night for the fifth-annual Wild Lights event. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is hosting its fifth-...
Dec 04, 2015
Economist says Illinois is not friendly to businesses
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Economist J.D. Foster speaks during the McLean County Chamber of Commerce’s annual Economic Vision Luncheon Thursday afternoon at the Marriott in Uptown Normal. (Joe Rag...
Dec 03, 2015
House approves 5-year federal highway transportation bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis during a visit to Connect Transit in Bloomington. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiWASHINGTON – A five-year, $305-billion federal highway spending bill was overwhel...
Dec 03, 2015
McLean County prosecutors charge 3 men in credit card scheme
Yoan Pequeno (left) and Santiago Peralta were brought to McLean County on identity theft charges on Tuesday. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Two men who police say...
Dec 03, 2015
United Way campaign raises $2.8 million since August
Sonja Reece (left) and Scott Preston (right) are co-chairs for the 2015 campaign. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The United Way of McLean County’s annual campaign has rai...
Dec 03, 2015
Durbin calls for gun control after California mass shooting
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says the victims of Wednesday’s mass shooting in California deserve action from lawmakers. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network WA...
Dec 03, 2015
Rauner still frustrated after budget meeting
Six months into a budget stare-down with the legislative leaders, Gov. Bruce Rauner is confident he’ll accomplish his goals. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network S...
Dec 03, 2015
Partial budget passes in the Illinois House
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Local municipalities, domestic violence shelters, local 9-1-1 centers, and lottery winners are the intended recipients of almo...
Dec 02, 2015
