Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Enrollment up at Illinois State University
A high number of students are choosing Illinois State University. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – A record number of freshman are starting school at Illinois State University. Nearly 2...
Sep 04, 2015
Barickman says lawmakers are dragging their feet
State Senator Jason Barickman said voters may get the final say on the performance of lawmakers. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If you think lawmakers in Illinois are working aro...
Sep 04, 2015
Protesters gather in front of Kirk’s office
Small group of anti-abortion protesters demand U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk change his stance on defunding Planned Parenthood.(John Gregory / Illinois Radio Network) By IRN/John Gregory CHICAGO – Anti-ab...
Sep 04, 2015
Laborers have their day amid heated battle with Rauner
More than 100 entries are scheduled to participate in the Bloomington Labor Day Parade on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wishbone Canine Rescue)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local laborers will g...
Sep 04, 2015
Medical marijuana advocate to negotiate with Rauner on extension
State Rep. Lou Lang said he won’t try to override Gov. Rauner’s veto of an extension to the state’s medical marijuana program.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By John Gregory/Illinois Ra...
Sep 04, 2015
Light the Night event helps bicyclists illuminate themselves at night
Several hundred people attended the third-annual Light the Night event in Uptown Normal Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Organizers of the third-annual Light the Night event ar...
Sep 03, 2015
MCHD confirms mumps cases in county
Three cases of mumps have been found in the county so far. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – It’s not an outbreak, but the McLean County Health Department has found t...
Sep 03, 2015
Alleged downtown attacker ruled unfit for trial
Jason Hopkins supposedly stabbed two people and attacked another in downtown Bloomington in August. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The man accused of stabbi...
Sep 03, 2015
Marcfirst worried about state budget impasse
(Photo by Pictures of Money/flickr)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Organizations that provide help for those with developmental disabilities are still waiting for state lawmakers to figure out a budget.La...
Sep 03, 2015
Durbin backs Iran deal
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says 35 senators will support the Iran nuclear deal. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By IRN/John GregoryDemocrats in the U.S. Senate have enough votes to uphold a p...
Sep 03, 2015
