Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UAW to review Mitsubishi pact Monday, vote Wednesday
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Members of the United Auto Workers Local 2488 will learn the details of the union’s propo...
Oct 08, 2015
Refinery maintenance could mean gas price spike
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Petroleum Marketers Association)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – This may sound familiar – the Midwest could see a spike in gas prices o...
Oct 08, 2015
Man from Normal hikes Appalachian Trail
Nick Cellini has been hiking the Appalachian Trail since June 28. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Nicholas Cellini)By Eric StockNORMAL – A man from Normal who said he had never camped in his life is in...
Oct 08, 2015
Enterprise zone application could be aided by Mitsubishi closure
Mitsubishi Motors plans to stop production on Nov. 30.(WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – As local officials seek to find a buyer for the Mitsubishi Motors plans in Normal, the plant’s ...
Oct 08, 2015
Former sheriff’s deputy admits stealing over $100,000 from police union
Former McLean County Sheriff’s deputy Jay Hobson is accused of stealing over $100,000 from the county’s police union. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Oct 08, 2015
Republican leaders standing by governor
(Photo courtesy Facebook/House Republicans) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network OAK LAWN – If there's a compromise to be reached on the budget stalemate, Republican leaders says it's up to De...
Oct 08, 2015
ISU’s Winkel named Athena Award winner
Julie Dobski (right) presented Doan Winkel with the Athena Award on Wednesday. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC) By WJBC Staff NORMAL – The McLean County Chamber of Commerce has presented its ann...
Oct 08, 2015
Zimmerman’s attorneys dismissed due to conflict of interest
Kirk Zimmerman (right) is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of murder will have to find new representation a...
Oct 07, 2015
Supreme court case could bring interesting results
Supreme Court Scholar Meghan Leonard looks for interesting decisions on 8th amendment cases. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Two Kansas brothers are waiting to hear from the US Supreme...
Oct 07, 2015
Rauner again says Democrats are to blame for budget impasse
Gov. Bruce Rauner again blamed Democrats for the budget impasse during a speech Wednesday. (Photo courtesy RebootIllinois/YouTube) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network OAK LAWN – A speech from...
Oct 07, 2015
