Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lifestyle Change Award winner to be named at McLean County Heart Walk
Saturday’s walk will be held in Uptown Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The winner of The American Heart Association and Four Seasons Health Club’s Lifesty...
Sep 18, 2015
Two local high schools and ISU confirm cases of mumps
Normal West and University High have reported more than three cases of mumps. (WJBC/Eric Stock)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The community-wide mumps outbreak continues to grow in McLean County, and...
Sep 18, 2015
Lawyer argues against retooling Illinois’ legislative map drawing process
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – A lawyer who has worked for House Speaker Michael Madigan and the Illinois Democratic Party dominates a panel discussion on ...
Sep 18, 2015
BPD arrest two for alleged pharmacy burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have arrested two residents of Normal for their alleged involvement in a burglary at Eastland Pharmacy earlier this week.Polic...
Sep 18, 2015
Jobless rate down as Illinoisans leave workforce
Illinois’ unemployment rate dropped to 5.6 percent in August. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Employment Security) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Th...
Sep 18, 2015
LaHood sworn into Congress following special election
Darin LaHood (R-Peoria) was sworn into Congress on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Hanna Gutman WASHINGTON – The 18th Congressional District, covering central and western Ill...
Sep 18, 2015
Community Compact discusses young talent retention
The panel was made of young professionals and students from local colleges and high schools. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The McLean County Community Compact held a panel d...
Sep 17, 2015
Candidates apply for Illinois’ auditor general position
State Rep. Elaine Nekritz (D-Northbrook) is one of several candidates to become Illinois’ next auditor general.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 17, 2015
Peoria man charged after allegedly driving vehicle at police officer
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiCREVE COEUR – A Peoria man faces criminal charges in Tazewell County after police say he attempted to hit an officer with his vehicle.Tazewell County St...
Sep 17, 2015
Group alleges Kirk accepted free decorating services
U.S. Mark Kirk is the target of allegations by the American Democracy Legal Fund. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill....
Sep 17, 2015
