Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Comptroller: State employee checks will go out on schedule
Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger said state workers will be paid on schedule despite the lack of a state budget. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Jul 14, 2015
Bloomington City Council approves Coliseum video boards, public comment changes
The Bloomington City Council approved a $1.4 million purchase of a new video and scoreboard system for the U.S. Cellular Coliseum Monday night. (Photo by Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Jul 13, 2015
McLean County legal fees appealled to Illinois Supreme Court
The McLean County State’s Attorney’s office is appealing an appellate courts ruling over who is responsible for paying legal fees incurred during lawsuits filed by Alan Beaman, a man wrong...
Jul 13, 2015
Congress faces July 31 deadline on highway trust fund extension
U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Mark Kirk say they support an extension of the Highway Trust Fund, but differ on how to get it done. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Networ...
Jul 13, 2015
4 men arrested after early morning fight in Normal
Police in Normal responded to a fight in Uptown early Sunday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – Police in Normal arrested four men who were allegedly involved in a fight in Uptown e...
Jul 13, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 2 following armed robbery
Javon Robinson (left) and Evan Morgan (right) were arrested Sunday morning. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested two people who robbed a ...
Jul 13, 2015
Trial of former BPD officer delayed
Brenton Van Hoveln was fired from the Bloomington Police Department in May 2014. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A former Bloomington Police officer has had ...
Jul 13, 2015
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for Central Illinois
The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Central Illinois until 3 p.m. (Photo courtesy NWS) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued ...
Jul 13, 2015
Report: GOP lawmakers don’t cash Rauner checks during budget battle
Gov. Bruce Rauner reportedly issued campaign checks to 67 GOP lawmakers in May. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner gave about $400,000 to Republican le...
Jul 13, 2015
Bloomington again discussing public comment
Bloomington might be making only minor changes to its public comment ordinance. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Public comment is up for discussion again Monday night at the B...
Jul 13, 2015
