Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Jan 04, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery.Colby Aiknes wa...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single v...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the electi...
Jan 02, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner amasses $20M to fight special interests
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner gave $10 million to his Citizens for Rauner fund at the end of 2014. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – State filings show Gov.-elect Bruce Rau...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNO...
Jan 01, 2015
Wide range of new laws going into effect in Illinois
Many new laws take effect in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Quite a few new laws are going into effect come Jan. 1. Drivers who get pulled over for a ...
Jan 01, 2015
Top Stories 2014: City of Bloomington
Bloomington had an eventful 2014. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – From budgeting woes to street resurfacing, 2014 could be described as an up and down year for the City of B...
Dec 30, 2014
Sentencing delayed due to drunk suspect
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The sentencing of an armed robbery suspect has been delayed because he showed up to court drunk.Colby Aiknes was going to be sentenced today on armed ...
Dec 30, 2014
