Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady wants to change how legislative grants can be spent
State Rep. Dan Brady (right) is looking into a possible constitutional amendment to allow legislative grants to be used for more than just capital projects, such as the one distributed by State Sen. B...
Jan 28, 2015
Rauner wants to create ‘right-to-work’ zones
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois’ slow job growth is because collective bargaining agreements can require workers to join the union. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Mike Spauling/...
Jan 28, 2015
Prosecutor upgrades charges in fatal hit-and-run
State's Attorney Jason Chambers said the case may go in front of grand jury. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The victim of a Saturday hit-and-run has died from his injuries.&...
Jan 27, 2015
Kellie Pickler headlines 2015 Evening of Stars
2015 Evening of Stars co-chairs Colleen and Kim Kannaday announce the headliner for this year's event, Kellie Pickler. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Country music singer and song...
Jan 27, 2015
ISU student dies after weekend hit-and-run
Benjamin Allison died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison's Legacy) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University student Benjamin Allison, 20, of Cr...
Jan 27, 2015
Hit and run victim dies
An ISU student has died from injuries suffered during a hit and run. (Facebook photo) By Terry James An Illinois State University student has died following a hit and run over the weekend. Benjamin Al...
Jan 27, 2015
Bloomington considers fee to cover solid waste shortfall
Bloomington's solid waste program runs a more than $2 million deficit, due largely to bulk waste pickup. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A bulk of Bloomingt...
Jan 27, 2015
Rauner: Quinn left state budget in disrepair
Gov. Bruce Rauner will deliver his state of the state address on Feb. 4 and the budget address on Feb. 18. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce...
Jan 27, 2015
UPDATED: 2 arrested following armed robbery in Bloomington
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police are seeking...
Jan 27, 2015
Holy Trinity Catholic School changes name
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Holy Trinity Catholic School) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – After 100 years, Holy Trinity Catholic School has decided to change it's name. Monsignor Greg Ketchum sai...
Jan 26, 2015
