Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Report shows Schock still spending campaign funds
It appears resigning from congress hasn’t stopped Schock from spending campaign funds. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn SPRINGFIELD – A new report shows former congressman Aaron Schock has c...
Aug 04, 2015
Bloomington Parks & Rec director talks possible budget cuts
Potential budget cuts could result in Bloomington mowing the grass at city parks less often. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Sharon & Nikki McCutcheon) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMIGNTON – Bloomington&#...
Aug 04, 2015
Durbin: Political donors push GOP to reject climate change
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the debate on climate change with Republicans should no longer revolve around whether it's real. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Aug 04, 2015
Climate change could impact state’s borders
(Photo courtesy Flickr/BethScupham)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – If climate change has the expected impact on Illinois agriculture, one group says the ramifications will be fel...
Aug 03, 2015
Mitsubishi puts up strong July sales numbers
Total year-to-date sales are up 24.8 percent. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Mitsubishi Motors continues to put up excellent sales numbers.July marked the company’s 17th ...
Aug 03, 2015
Late-night shuttle bus driver pleads guilty to DUI
Stephan McKenna, 33, pleaded guilty to a charge of aggravated DUI last month in McLean County Court. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A late-night shuttle bus driver will ser...
Aug 03, 2015
Salary of state superintendent raises concerns
Tony Smith’s salary is raising some eyebrows. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Public employees earn public salaries. Everybody is okay with that, yet in t...
Aug 03, 2015
Durbin defends Planned Parenthood amid effort to pull funding
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbinsaid he opposes efforts to cut off funding for Planned Parenthood over a series of videos released by an anti-abortion group claiming to show Planned Parenthood officials negotiat...
Aug 03, 2015
Normal to vote on ISU land trade
If the Normal Town Council approves the deal, 608 S. Main St. would become the site for new fire station headquarters. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council w...
Aug 03, 2015
Disabled veteran bringing his foundation to Bloomington
Baskis hasn’t let his loss of vision stop him from traveling the world and inspiring others. (Photo courtesy of blindendeavors.org.) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Losing his vision during the...
Aug 02, 2015
