Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Great sales numbers for Mitsubishi
A major increase in sales reported for Mitsubishi. (File photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Mitsubishi North America is reporting a great sales year for 2014. Alex Fedorak is a spokesman for Mits...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2015

Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The New ...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2015

Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2015

Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery.Colby Aiknes wa...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015

NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single v...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015

Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the electi...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015

Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015

Rauner amasses $20M to fight special interests
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner gave $10 million to his Citizens for Rauner fund at the end of 2014. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – State filings show Gov.-elect Bruce Rau...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNO...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015

Wide range of new laws going into effect in Illinois
Many new laws take effect in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Quite a few new laws are going into effect come Jan. 1. Drivers who get pulled over for a ...
Syndicated Author Jan 01, 2015