Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IWU’s new art exhibit shows effects of Alzheimer’s
William Utermohlen continued painting after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The latest art exhibit at Illinois Wesleyan University...
Nov 06, 2015
El Nino already bringing warmer temps in Illinois
El Nino is expected to bring less snow this winter, but a few large snow storms could develop. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – If you're not shoveling as muc...
Nov 06, 2015
Market Street rail project again delayed
The project is now expected to be completed next week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Market Street railroad bridge project on Bloomington’s west side has been d...
Nov 06, 2015
Fox Lake cop details still emerging
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Fox Lake Police Department)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkFOX LAKE- From allegedly trying to have a local official killed to creating imaginary bad guys to mask his own su...
Nov 06, 2015
Bloomington burglary victims can reclaim stolen property
Bloomington Police say the arrests of three men clear multiple residential burglary cases. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police will be allowi...
Nov 06, 2015
Durbin accuses Ryan of backtracking on immigration
U.S. Dick Durbin says he’s disappointed new House Speaker Paul Ryan is pledging not to act on immigration reform while President Obama is in office because of a 2013 appearance by Ryan in Chicag...
Nov 06, 2015
Bloomington to take another shot at enterprise zone
A portion of the proposed enterprise zone, highlighted in green, that will voted on Monday night by the Bloomington City Council. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON –...
Nov 06, 2015
Former Pittsburgh mayor Tom Murphy shares his insights
Tom Murphy. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tom Murphy) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council brought in Pittsburgh’s former mayor Thursday night to share som...
Nov 05, 2015
Report: Quinn looking at rematch with Rauner
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – If former Gov. Pat Quinn is looking for a rematch with Gov. Bruce Rauner in 2018, history isn't on his side. Politico repo...
Nov 05, 2015
Heyworth woman seeking item donations for Veterans Day
Nancy Bevridge of Heyworth is collecting items such as toothbrushes, shampoo and body wash to give to local veterans. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A local woman wants to help res...
Nov 05, 2015
