Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former sheriff’s deputy agrees to a plea deal in official misconduct case
Shaun O’Grady. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy Shaun O’Grady has pleaded guilty on the day his jury trial ...
Nov 16, 2015
University of Illinois study: Diet drinkers are more obese
A study done at the University of Illinois says people who drink diet soda have more weight problems than those who don’t. (Photo by John Ashley/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CHAMP...
Nov 16, 2015
Local foundation working toward acceptance for autistic children
Jon Miskulin had Asperger’s and was a talented musician and public speaker before his death in 2013. (Photo courtesy jonsheroes.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Acceptance and respect for aut...
Nov 16, 2015
Normal could use eminent domain to obtain property on Raab Road
The town is hoping to begin construction on the Raab Road in Spring 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on authorizing the town to en...
Nov 16, 2015
‘No drama’ Saints drive their way to state volleyball title
The Central Catholic volleyball team captured the Class 2A title on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s a movie Central Catholic fans have seen before.Centr...
Nov 15, 2015
Nominations accepted for 2016 MLK Jr. Awards
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is looking for nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. (Courtesy Bloomington-Normal NAACP)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Normal’s Human Relation...
Nov 15, 2015
Lobbyist says Illinois’ medical marijuana program needs improvement
Illinois dispensaries have sold nearly $211,000 worth of medical marijuana in the first week of sales. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ medical mariju...
Nov 15, 2015
Obama Foundation discusses what’s next for presidential library
Officials are discussing the next steps for the Obama Presidential Center now that Chicago has been picked for the library. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO –...
Nov 15, 2015
Redbirds regroup, take down Southern Illinois
Marshaun Coprich rushed for over 250 yards and three touchdowns in the Redbirds win over Southern Illinois. (goredbirds.com) By Austin Duncan CARBONDALE- The Illinois State Redbird defense held Southe...
Nov 14, 2015
Toys for Tots 2015 campaign is underway
By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Christmas is fast approaching and that means it’s time for the 2015 McLean County Toys for Tots Campaign. Bloomington’s Moose Lodge 745 is hosting the kick...
Nov 14, 2015
