Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Davis calls for ground troops to combat ISIS
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said adding U.S. ground troops to combat ISIS will encourage Middle East nations to join the fight. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said ...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Friends and relatives continue pursuit of details surrounding pedestrian deaths
Friends and Relatives come together for protesting in front of McLean County Law and Justice Center in memory of Pedro and Alejandro Guerrero, who were struck and killed in Oct. 2014 while walking alo...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan professor: Tea Party more complex than portrayed
IWU professor Megan Burke says her study of the Tea Party changed her perceptions of the limited-government movement. (Photo by Tim Pierce/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan ...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Ethics group has questions about Schock home sale
A home U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock sold to a campaign supporter has led to calls for an investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServicePEORIA – A watchdog group is raising ethics questions abou...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Watchdog plans to oppose Ameren rate hike
Ameren Illinois is proposing a $53 hike in natural gas rates. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – An Illinois utility watchdog group is planning to fight a request from Ameren Il...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Bloomington approves water projects, recognizes new fire chief
New water filters are on the way, and new Bloomington fire chief was recognized Monday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's water treatment plant will be receivin...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Mackinaw man wins $100K Central Catholic raffle
Central Catholic High School replaced its dream house giveaway by raffling off a $100,000 prize. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Catholic High School)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A Mackinaw man h...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2015

March of Dimes seeks new day care policy on vaccines
March of Dimes officials say day care operators should post whether their employees have to be vaccinated. (Photo by USACE/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The March ...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2015

Bloomington looking to approve water projects
Bloomington needs to move a pair of water mains and replace filters at the water treatment plant. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night of ...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2015

Local lawmakers react to “empowerment zones” proposal
Gov. Bruce Rauner says he wants to create "empowerment zones," or areas where Illinois residents can choose whether or not they want to join a union, as opposed to being required to join a u...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2015