Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois not in contempt for failure to pay
Barry Taylor, attorney for Equip for Equality, speaks to reporters. John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkBy IRN/John GregoryIllinois won’t be held in contempt for failing to pay for services for t...
Sep 01, 2015
Mellon says money won’t influence him in 18th Congressional race
Democrat Rob Mellon. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Democrat congressional candidate Rob Mellon said his lack of campaign funds is a good thing when it comes to the 18th Congression...
Sep 01, 2015
Sandage: Dislike of police goes back to Ferguson
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage offered reaction to Tuesday’s killing of an officer in Fox Lake, Ill. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday’s shooting death of a...
Sep 01, 2015
Mitsubishi sales strong again in August
Mitsubishi’s plant in Normal will shut down later this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors didn’t skip a beat in August.Overall sales were up 22....
Sep 01, 2015
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
