Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU professor: Don’t ‘place any bets’ on Supreme Court same-sex marriage ruling
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – It’s anyone’s guess what ruling the U.S. Supreme Court will make on same-sex marriage. That’s according to I...
Apr 29, 2015
Mitsubishi geese attack lawsuit dismissed
A lawsuit filed by a man who says he was attacked by geese at the Mitsubishi plant in Normal has been dismissed. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A lawsuit filed by a man who says h...
Apr 29, 2015
Bomb threat suspect found unfit to stand trial again
Theresa Shepherd has been found unfit to stand trial for the second time on charges of calling in a fake bomb threat to a former employer in March 2013. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Joe Ragu...
Apr 29, 2015
Lincoln historian reflects on final train trip through Bloomington
Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It will be 150 years ago on Sunday that Abrah...
Apr 29, 2015
Former Gov. Walker dead at 92
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker has died at the age o...
Apr 29, 2015
Miller Park Zoo adds Sumatran tiger
A Sumatran tiger named Heran arrived at Miller Park Zoo on April 18. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON - A critically endangered Sumatran tiger is the latest arrival at Miller P...
Apr 29, 2015
Group again attempting to change legislative maps drawing
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By John Gregory/Illinois News Network CHICAGO – Groups who want to change how Illinois’ legislative districts are redrawn are beginning a new petition drive to amend...
Apr 28, 2015
Museum of History announces 2015 History Makers
(Photo courtesy McLean County Museum of History)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History has announced its 2015 History Makers to be honored at the 4th annual History ...
Apr 28, 2015
Bloomington explores closing Highland Park golf course
Bloomington city officials say the fund that pays for golf operations came up $500,000 short this year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Golf Bloomington)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After two straight su...
Apr 28, 2015
Treasurer’s audit shows lack of accountability, oversight
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs paid for an audit of the department after he took office. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For this state treasurer,...
Apr 28, 2015
