Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Ashley Madison leak finds 6 state of Illinois emails
Four of the six Illinois state employees linked to correspondence with Ashley Madison no longer work for the state. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – It's not just more than...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2015

Bloomington approves Green Top Grocery incentives, delays sick leave buyback vote
Bloomington City Attorney Jeff Jurgens presents a proposal to change the sick leave buyback program for IMRF employees. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A change to Bloomington̵...
Syndicated Author Aug 25, 2015

State lawmakers paint bleak picture to child care assistance providers
Sarah Bischoff, front, Charlotte Stuckey, two clients of the Crisis Center at Children’s Home and Aid, stand with Program Manager Tiffany Powell during a discussion on the state’s budget M...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

OSF shoe drive collects over 3,300 pounds of shoes
OSF has donated over 19,000 pairs of shoes in the last 13 years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual OSF St. Joseph Medical Center shoe drive to benefit Home Sw...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

BPD investigating armed robbery at AT&T store
The robbery reportedly took place Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Four suspects are wanted by Bloomington police for alleged involvement in an ...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

Rep. Davis: White House advisory panel to challenge, help schools
U.S. Rep Rodney Davis serves on the White House’s Higher Education Advisory Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockTAYLORVILLE – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is urging colleges and unive...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

Daniel: Unit 5 watching salary hikes to avoid pension fines
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel has helped schools kickoff the Promise Council for the 2015-1206 school year. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Unit 5 has paid nearly a $250,000 in fines ...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

Renovation work begins at Illinois Executive Mansion
The first phase of a rehab of the Illinois Executive Mansion is getting underway. (Photo by akakath/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The repairs are underway on the Exec...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

Bloomington to consider Green Top Grocery incentive, sick leave buyback changes
The Bloomington City Council will consider an incentive package for development of Green Top Grocery at 921 W. Washington St Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A propert...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015

Badges for Life blood donation campaign begins
The Bloomington Police Department is just one of the local police and/or fire organizations participating in the Badges for Life campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Elig...
Syndicated Author Aug 24, 2015