Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) wants ...
Feb 17, 2015
Kinzinger: Congress should not act as “Commander in Chief” in regards to fight against ISIS
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has problems with the President's request to use military force against ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceWASHINGTON, D.C. – Some Republican...
Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent comments...
Feb 16, 2015
Gov. Rauner announces Uber launch in central Illinois visit
Uber is now offering ride-sharing services in Bloomington-Normal and several other Illinois communities. (Photo by SpaceAgeSage/flickr)By Metro News ServiceCHAMPAIGN – Gov. Bruce Rauner visited ...
Feb 16, 2015
Cigarette smuggling on the rise in Illinois
The Tax Foundation says cigarette smuggling has gone up 1.1 percent in Illinois to a total of 20.9 percent of the state's cigarette market. (WJBC file photo)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network...
Feb 15, 2015
Sports Illustrated debuts photos shot in Pontiac
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says Pontiac’s reputation as a Route 66 destination made Sports Illustrated want to shoot in Pontiac. (Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Todd WineburnerPONTIAC- Images of Pontiac...
Feb 15, 2015
Renner apologizes to blogger
Mayor Tari Renner called conservative blogger Diane Benjamin Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – After publicly criticizing her earlier this week, Bloomington'...
Feb 13, 2015
Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has pleade...
Feb 13, 2015
Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Feb 13, 2015
Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America)By Haley KosikBLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said this...
Feb 12, 2015
