Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Illinois holiday travelers could see rain, snow
Central Illinois drivers could face a rain and snow mix on Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – Rain or snow could fall across a big swath of the nation's midsec...
Dec 23, 2014
Report: Illinois treasurer OK’d raises for dozens
Dan Rutherford is preparing to leave the Illinois Treasurer's Office in January after losing in the Republican primary for governor in 2014. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dan Rutherford)By The Associa...
Dec 22, 2014
Normal makes enhancements to utility bill payments
Residents of Normal can now sign up to have their utility bills paid via credit card automatically every month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Town of Normal has made some ...
Dec 22, 2014
Suspect in multiple Bloomington burglaries arrested
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Sunday in connection with a series of burglaries. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested for what police say ar...
Dec 22, 2014
One injured in Bloomington shooting
Police continue to look for a suspect after a shooting in Bloomington Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – One person was inju...
Dec 22, 2014
Two red wolves arrive at Miller Park Zoo
A male and female red wolf are calling the Miller Park Zoo home as part of the zoo's breeding program. (Photos courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A male and female red wolf...
Dec 21, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood tree brings presents to thousands
Deliveries took place Saturday morning for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree.By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – With one thousand more people to serve than 2013, volunteers for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree faced ...
Dec 20, 2014
Rauner responds to comptroller appointment
By The Associated PressIllinois' governor-elect says outgoing Governor Pat Quinn'sappointment of his budget chief as a short-term replacement for late ComptrollerJudy Baar Topinka is appropr...
Dec 20, 2014
IHSA to post basketball state finals dating back to 1947
Chicago (Carver) defeated Central in the IHSA Boys Basketball Championship game. (Photo courtesy IHSA)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of hours of state finals basketball footage will soon by...
Dec 20, 2014
