Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Survey: New year brings new financial hope for many
A County Financial Security survey shows By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Many New Year's resolutions have probably already come and gone, by it appears more Americans are resolved t...
Jan 17, 2015
Rauner governing by executive order in first week
(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – While Gov. Bruce Rauner intends to work with the General Assembly on legislation, busting out a series of executive orders in ...
Jan 17, 2015
Heartland College again hosting Vinyl and Vino
Heartland will be hosting Vinyl and Vino for the third time this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Heartland Community College's Alumni Association will host its third ann...
Jan 17, 2015
Compton found guilty of murder
Nicholas Compton was found guilty of murder Friday by a jury. (Pool photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Nicholas Compton has been found guilty of murder in the death of 3-year-old Robbie Cra...
Jan 16, 2015
Rauner seeks ‘superstars’ as administration house cleaning continues
Gov. Bruce Rauner has reversed nearly 200 appointments dating back to the Quinn administration. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – If you&rsqu...
Jan 16, 2015
Rauner willing to help pay for governor’s mansion repairs
The Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield is 180 years old. It was last renovated in 1971. (Photo by akaKath/flickr) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The governor’s...
Jan 16, 2015
Jury deliberations begin in Compton murder trial
McLean County Assistant State's Attorney Adam Ghrist talks to the jury during the murder trial of Nicholas Compton. (Pool photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Jury deliberations have started ...
Jan 15, 2015
Unit 5 hosting substitute teacher fair
Unit 5 is in need of more substitute teachers. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5, along with much of the area, is suffering from a shortage of substitute teachers. One effort ...
Jan 15, 2015
Closing arguments begin in Compton murder trial
Nicholas Compton is facing first degree murder charges. (Pool photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Closing arguments are underway in the murder trial of Nicholas Compton.Compton is charged with firs...
Jan 15, 2015
Unit 5 advancing one-to-one laptop program
Unit 5 has expanded its one-to-one laptop program. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is pleased with the progress of its one-to-one laptop computer program. This school year, ...
Jan 15, 2015
