Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Comptroller: Current Illinois payroll system antiquated
Illinois comptroller Leslie Munger said the state will have an updated payroll system in place by next year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois' comptroller h...
Jul 06, 2015
Normal putting off Constitution Trail extension after state suspends grant
Normal will vote Monday night on denying a bid for a Constitution Trail extension. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is being forced to reject a bid for a pro...
Jul 06, 2015
Nicor Gas to upgrade infrastucture in Bloomington
Nicor Gas plans to begin making infrastructure improvements in Bloomington starting July 15. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some Nicor Gas customers in Bloomington will b...
Jul 05, 2015
New Lincoln College president has ambitious goals for school
New president Dr. David Gerlach has big plans for Lincoln College. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The new president of Lincoln College is bringing a variety of ideas and goals to t...
Jul 05, 2015
