Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Brady: 2015 time to turn Illinois around
State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) is looking forward to 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) has a few things he's looking forwar...
Dec 29, 2014
New app could save lives in grain accidents
Photo by Flickr user Deewayne NealyBy The Associated PressBLOOMINGTON- A new app could help reduce the number of fatal grain bin entrapments that occur in Illinois.The Illinois Corn Marketing Board an...
Dec 28, 2014
Davis offers thoughts on Rauner governorship
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) shares his thoughts about the upcoming Bruce Rauner administration at Uptown Station in Normal. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner wil...
Dec 28, 2014
Salvation Army red kettle campaign reaches its goal
The Salvation Army has surpassed its goal of $230,000 for the annual red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A big jump in donations at the end of the annual red kettle ...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: The death of Michael Collins
MCStrong was a phrase used by many after the death of Michael Collins. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The early morning of March 28 changed the lives of many after a drunk...
Dec 26, 2014
Top Stories 2014: Elections bring new sheriff, new party to leadership
2014 brought a change at the top in Illinois and in McLean County law enforcement. (WJBC file photo).By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A new sheriff and a shift in parties at the top in Illinois marks...
Dec 26, 2014
Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner waits with the rest of us as a committee decides how $750,000 will be spent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – How will the $750,000 state grant fac...
Dec 26, 2014
Salvation Army nearing goal in final day of red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army of McLean County raised a one-day total of $14,632 in its' second-to-last day of the red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army o...
Dec 24, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark KirkBy John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors.The Veterans Choice Card will be sent ...
Dec 24, 2014
Schock says there is very little control over discretionary spending
By IRN/Dave DahlWASHINGTON – As he amasses seniority on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is adding to his key committee assignments.“Typically, when you're on the Ways ...
Dec 23, 2014
