Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hit and run victim dies
An ISU student has died from injuries suffered during a hit and run. (Facebook photo)By Terry JamesAn Illinois State University student has died following a hit and run over the weekend.Benjamin Allis...
Jan 27, 2015
Bloomington considers fee to cover solid waste shortfall
Bloomington's solid waste program runs a more than $2 million deficit, due largely to bulk waste pickup. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A bulk of Bloomington...
Jan 27, 2015
Rauner: Quinn left state budget in disrepair
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his state of the state address on Feb. 4 and the budget address on Feb. 18. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: 2 arrested following armed robbery in Bloomington
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking...
Jan 27, 2015
Kinzinger criticizes Obama on recent Guantanamo Bay prisoner release
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) is criticizing the President for the recent release of five Guantanamo Bay prisoners from Yemen. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON, D.C., R...
Jan 26, 2015
UPDATED: Hit-and-run victim in critical condition, 21-year-old charged with DUI
21-year-old Joshua Dunn is charged with DUI and leaving the scene of an injury accident after a hit-and-run Saturday in Normal. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The ...
Jan 26, 2015
Income tax rollback spells more financial concerns for Unit 5
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel says the district is facing a $1.1 million deficit for the 2015-16 school years. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel ...
Jan 26, 2015
Illinois lawmaker moves to ban powdered alcohol
State Sen. Ira Silverstein has introduced a bill to ban palcohol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Powdered alcohol is creating a buzz in some areas across the nat...
Jan 26, 2015
Bloomington to vote on purchasing ordinance tonight
Bloomington's process for buying new property might see changes if the city council approves. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's city council will vote Mond...
Jan 26, 2015
Local schools look for more substitute teachers
Schools all over Illinois are seeing a sharp decrease in substitute teachers. (WJBC Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Concerns are beginning to grow over the lack of substitute teachers in McLean ...
Jan 25, 2015
