Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Advocates urge Senate to act on victims’ rights amendment
The Illinois House has approved an amendment to the Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights but the Senate has yet to act. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Victim advocates say they are...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015

Rauner: Right to work rejection was ‘political theater’
Gov. Bruce Raunersays he is not ruffled by the Illinois House vote against right to work. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Bi...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015

Democratic candidates for Congress meet with McLean County Democrats
Adam Lopez, left, and Rob Mellon, right, discuss issues with McLean County Democrats Thursday in Bloomington. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The two candidates running for the Dem...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

City getting closer to Uber ordinance
Uber is currently illegal in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) Uber drivers continue to break the law in Bloomington-Normal. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Talks continue between Bl...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

Evans Jr. High teacher wins $10,000 Beyond the Books grant
Michael Jennings (second row, center) will be working to place a rock climbing wall in Evans Jr. High. (Adam Studzinski) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – An Evans Jr. High School teacher found o...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

Eight Eureka College professors resign
A college newspaper article blamed the administration for the resignations. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesEUREKA – Eight faculty members at Eureka College are resigning and students are taking ...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

Former Allin Township fire chief charged with theft
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaSTANFORD – The former fire chief of Allin Township...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

Miller Park Zoo welcomes new Harbor Seals
The new seals were put on display Tuesday. (Photo Courtesy of Miller Park Zoo)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Two Harbor Seals are now calling Miller Park Zoo their home.Kilian and Oscar went on exhibit Tu...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015
Bloomington Police warn of home repair scam
Bloomington Police are issuing a reminder about home repair fraud after two men reportedly made off with jewelry when they scammed an elderly victim this week. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTO...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015

Illinois names museum for late Senator Dixon
Visitors examine the plaque honoring former U.S. Sen. Alan Dixon at the Illinois State Library. The plaque naming the building for Dixon was unveiled Wednesday. (Photo by Will Stevenson) By Will Steve...
Syndicated Author May 14, 2015