Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Car insurance companies put more stock in finances than driving records
Insurance companies like State Farm penalize drivers for more than just traffic incidents. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – What a puzzle - how do insurance comp...
Aug 01, 2015
Busey Bank offers tips on identifying counterfeit money
Busey Bank is offering businesses advice on finding fake money. (Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Counterfeit money has been more of a problem than usual in at some Upto...
Aug 01, 2015
Potential challenger criticizes Sen. Kirk
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – While a potential challenger to U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) questions his health, his Democratic counterpart i...
Aug 01, 2015
Museum seeks McLean County farmers’ input for historical ag exhibit
The Bloomington Stockyards are seen in a 1930a era photo. (Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s farming history is as rich as its soil ...
Aug 01, 2015
Heartland Head Start expands its program for younger children
Early head start is coming to Heartland Head Start after a federal grant was renewed last month. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Thanks to a $3.2 million federal grant that was rec...
Aug 01, 2015
Bloomington 101 offers residents up close and personal look at city government
Citizens will get a chance to tackle city budget issues as part of the Citizens’ Academy. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Residents looking to learn more about the city's gove...
Aug 01, 2015
Effort to change legislative map drawing closing on goal
A group is pushing for a constitutional amendment to change how legislative districts are drawn. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A campaign to change h...
Jul 31, 2015
Appeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos case
A $1.4 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos case has been tossed out and a new trial ordered. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has thrown out...
Jul 31, 2015
Accused murderer Zimmerman pleads not guilty
Kirk Zimmerman (left) is accused of killing his ex-wife Pamela (right) in Nov. 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The man accused of murdering Pamela Zim...
Jul 31, 2015
Task force to assist in search for Mitsubishi plant buyer
The Mitsubishi Plant in Normal will close later this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The task force which will work with Mitsubishi Motors to find a buyer for the company’...
Jul 31, 2015
