Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Former Rutherford employees seek back pay over losing their jobs
Three former workers for ex-state Treasurer Dan Rutherford say they’re still being punished for providing damaging evidence in a sexual harassment investigation of Rutherford. (WJBC file photo) ...
May 22, 2015
Measure to protect Mahomet Aquifer headed to governor’s desk
Clinton Landfill sits above Mahomet Aquifer, a major water supplier. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – A measure intended to stop the dumping of hazardous waste in any municipal land...
May 22, 2015
Six area women honored by YWCA
(Logo Courtesy YWCA) By Christy Germanis, Director of Marketing & Public Relations (from news release) BLOOMINGTON – YWCA McLean County celebrated 26 years of Women of Distinction at this ev...
May 21, 2015
Pot penalties could be similar to traffic ticket
It is not known if the Governor will sign the legislation. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Possession of small amounts of marijuana would be treated like a traffic ticket under a bi...
May 21, 2015
April unemployment remains six percent, Illinois adds more jobs
Illinois’ unemployment rate remained six percent in April. (WJBC file photo)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Illinois' unemployment rate held steady over the last month....
May 21, 2015
Bloomington-Normal home sales continue rising
The Association of Realtors president described the local housing market as “hot.” (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Twin Cities homes sales continued an upward trend ...
May 21, 2015
Miller Park Zoo welcomes new vultures
Vultures like this will call Miller Park Zoo home this summer. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr/fredrte)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Two new King Vultures are calling Miller Park Zoo home for the summer.T...
May 21, 2015
Durbin Urges Caution in Sending Troops
Durbin is confident Hillary Clinton will earn the Democratic nomination.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Greg HalbleibSenator Dick Durbin says past ground military efforts in the Middle East sh...
May 21, 2015
Legislators approve bill changing statute of limitations for rape, sexual assault
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Legislation heading to the governor would change the statute of limitations for rape and sexual assault.The statute of limitation...
May 21, 2015
Unit 5 amending budget to show loss
The Uni 5 school board met at Chiddex Jr. High School Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is amending its current budget to show a deficit. Finance directo...
May 20, 2015
