Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015

Illinois lawmakers approve police body cameras
State Rep. Elgie Sims sponsored a police camera measure which has passed the Illinois House. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is on the way to becoming...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015

Rauner’s tort reform plan fails
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno sponsored a tort reform reform measure which failed in the House Judiciary Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author May 29, 2015

Police reform package passes house
The police reform legislation sets up standards for the use of police body cameras. (Flickr) By IRN/Jim Anderson A package of measures to reform police work passed the Illinois House by a vote of 102-...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

Davis, CIRA officials talk FAA re-authorization
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) spoke with officials at CIRA on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) made stops at sever...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

Program helps veterans pursue farming careers
Homegrown by Heroes helps military veterans pursue careers in farming. (Andy Dahn) By Andy Dahn/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – A number of Illinois organizations gathered Thursday to learn about Hom...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

Unemployment drops in Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal’s unemployment rate has fallen. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The number of people looking for work in Bloomington-Normal is down compared to last year....
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)

Miller Park Zoo introduces two new snow leopard cubs
Jonathan Reding and Jay Tetzloff of the Miller Park Zoo introduced two new female snow leopard cubs born earlier this month. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Two new snow leopard cu...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

BCPA announces 2015-16 concert lineup
The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts has 27 acts lined up for the 2015-16 season. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts ...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015

Health advocates push sugary drink tax in Illinois
A sugary drink tax is being considered as part of the revenue mix in Springfield.(Photo by VoxEfx/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mi...
Syndicated Author May 28, 2015



