Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Teen arrested in Bloomington shooting
The Bloomington Police Department arrested a teenager in connected with a shooting on Aug. 23. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested a teenager in connectio...
Sep 01, 2015
Report: 17 Illinois counties have dead people registered to vote
A study shows 17 Illinois counties have more registered voters than voting-age residents.(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The phrase “vote early and ofte...
Sep 01, 2015
Program puts combination lock on prescription pill bottles
The one-year pilot program, beginning in 2016, will use a four-digit lock. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Here’s something in which Illinois can...
Aug 31, 2015
Franks: tax reform will solve budget stalemate
Franks will propose closing tax loopholes and eliminating what he considers to be unfair credits for businesses. (WJBC File Photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Ra...
Aug 31, 2015
McLean County native authors book on grilling for men
Danvers native John Scholl founded ManBQue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ManBQue)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Meat. Beer. Rock and Roll. That’s the motto of a former McLean County man who has turned...
Aug 31, 2015
Drug recovery advocate slams Rauner veto of heroin bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the part of a drug recovery bill that would set aside $15 million for Medicaid. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The answer “We do...
Aug 31, 2015
Patients await approval for new medical marijuna conditions
Veterans with PTSD hope the condition will soon be added to the Medical Marijuna Pilot Programs (Photo Courtesy Flickr) By Nick McClintock SPRINGFIELD- Many veterans in the state are waiting for both ...
Aug 30, 2015
Hazardous waste collection set as Ecology Action Center approaches goal
Ecology Action Center last sponsored a household hazardous waste collection in 2013 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center)By Eric StockNORMAL – Ecology Action Center has schedule...
Aug 30, 2015
20-year comprehensive plan passed by Bloomington City Council
The Bloomington City Council approved a 20-year comprehensive plan Monday by an 8-1 vote. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has a new comprehensive plan to guide the city&#...
Aug 30, 2015
Butler: Committee of Whole meetings “useless”
One State Representative says sessions may be a waste of time. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – One lawmaker says he thinks the ongoing continuous session in the Illinois Hous...
Aug 30, 2015
