Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Rauner to cabinet: Prepare for tough times with no budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed cabinet members about the budget stalemate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The audience was differe...
Syndicated Author Jun 04, 2015

Bloomington Library Board fails again to select firm to help expansion
The Bloomington Public Library Board voted to a draw Wednesday when it came down to selecting one of two architecture firms to expand the library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The...
Syndicated Author Jun 03, 2015

CIRA welcomes home Afghanistan veteran
U.S. Army Specialist Mason Bicknell had been deployed for three years. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A member of the U.S. Army got a big welcome home at Central Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Jun 03, 2015

Home Sweet Home, local churches put on Day of Hope
Food and other items will be collected as part of the first Day of Hope. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Saturday will mark the first Day of Hope, a three-part program put on by Hom...
Syndicated Author Jun 03, 2015

Appeals court reverses verdict in Beaman legal fees lawsuit
Alan Beaman was released from prison in 2008 after the Illinois Supreme Court reversed his murder conviction in the 1993 murder of Jennifer Lockmiller. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON R...
Syndicated Author Jun 03, 2015

Search for missing kayaker becomes recovery mission
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com)By Eric StockCONGERVILLE – It is now a recovery mission in Woodford County where a kayaker went missin...
Syndicated Author Jun 03, 2015

Energy rates to increase by 30 percent for Ameren customers
Ameren customers in Southern and Central Illinois will see a 30% increase in fees this year. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Residents in Southern and Central Illinois that receive po...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2015

Mitsubishi sales jump 31.7 percent in May
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – It’s the same story, just a different month for Mitsubishi Motors.The company reported May sales were up 31.7 percent compared to May 2014....
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2015

Kickapoo Creek festival recalled in documentary at Normal Theater
Former WJBC host Ron Ross recalled his time at the Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – It’s been billed as one of the most successful rock festi...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2015

New volunteers to join in search for missing kayaker
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing kayaker is set to resume Tuesday morning in Wood...
Syndicated Author Jun 02, 2015



