Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Kirk seeks ban on household products with microbeads
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and Shedd Aquarium’s Michelle Parker look at how many plastic microbeads are in certain household products. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network) By John Gregory/Ill...
Jul 13, 2015
Traveling Vietnam Wall is coming to LeRoy
The Traveling Vietnam Wall will be on display at Kiwanis Park in LeRoy July 23-26 (Photo courtesy Flickr/Kevin Stanchfield).By Joe RagusaLEROY – The Traveling Vietnam Wall is coming to LeRoy. Th...
Jul 12, 2015
State landfills have capacity for another 21 years of trash
Landfills in Illinois could begin running out of space in 21 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois residents may soon have a hard time finding places to put their trash.The ...
Jul 12, 2015
Gary Hart on corruption and scandal
Former senator and author Gary Hart. Photo courtesy Blue Rider Press.One of the Democratic party’s brightest lights of the 70s and 80s claims that modern U.S. governance has suffered a drastic s...
Jul 12, 2015
McLean County re-working, expanding lease agreements with PBC
The County Board will hold a public hearing on July 23 regarding expanded leases with the Public Building Commission. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is ...
Jul 12, 2015
Child predators try to stay one step ahead of police
Education and conversation with your child is needed to stop those that prey on children. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Even as police continue efforts to stop the production and distribut...
Jul 12, 2015
