Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Manar: Rauner not same in budget talks
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One Illinois lawmaker said it’s not the same Governor Bruce Rauner talking about the budget now as it was a few ...
Jul 07, 2015
Pontiac train derailment injures two, causes road closure
(Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Adam Studzinski and Terry JamesPONTIAC – Bungee Road north of Pontiac is closed at Route 66 as crews clean up following a train derailment. Union Pacific Spokesman Mark D...
Jul 07, 2015
Lower to host budget town hall meeting
Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower is hosting town hall meeting tonight. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman Kevin Lower has been a frequent critic of the cit...
Jul 07, 2015
Updated Normal parks and rec plan includes soccer complex, rec facility
The full plan will be made available on the town’s website. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council received an update Monday night on the town’...
Jul 06, 2015
Husband and wife die in Pekin shooting
Pekin Police and the Tazewell County Coroner’s Office are investigating the shooting deaths of a husband and wife in Pekin. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Joe Ragusa PEKIN – A husband and wife a...
Jul 06, 2015
Kirk reccomends ending talks with Iran
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk wants talks to stop with Iran. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By IRN/John Gregory U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk feels it’s time to cut off talks with Iran. Another deadline looms ...
Jul 06, 2015
Salvation Army of McLean County to celebrate Christmas in July
Bell ringers will be at eight local grocery stores Friday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County will be celebrating Christmas in July on Friday....
Jul 06, 2015
Residents reminded to know district before Tuesday voting
McLean County residents will hit the polls Tuesday for the 18th Congressional District Primary. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The 18th Congressional District Primary gets underway...
Jul 06, 2015
Illinois hopeful for future Cuba trading
The Illinois Farm Bureau is hopeful for future farm trading with Cuba. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Cuba Working Group is optimistic about the p...
Jul 06, 2015
‘Deadhead’ from Normal reflects on band’s final concerts
Grateful Dead performed before crowds topping 70,000 in their ‘Fare Thee Well” concerts at Soldier Field last weekend. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Grateful Dead fa...
Jul 06, 2015
