Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Lawsuit over Normal arrest quota partially dismissed
Attorneys for three Normal police officers have 30 days to file a new complaint after their original complaint about an alleged arrest quota was dismissed Friday. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMIN...
May 01, 2015
Polls shows major shift in same-sex marriage in Illinois
A new poll in Illinois shows 55 percent of registered voters support gay marriage. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gay Marriage USA)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCARBONDALE – Republican and eva...
May 01, 2015
Illinois Senate backs new school procedures for concussions
State Sen. Kwane Raoul has proposed a measure to require an expert’s permission before a student who suffers a head injury can return to action.By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A meas...
May 01, 2015
Rauner restores $26 million in social service, health grants
Gov. Bruce Rauner has restored $26 million in cuts to social service and other agencies. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The “Good Friday...
May 01, 2015
Police searching for missing teenager
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Sheriff’s Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing teenager.Jayle...
Apr 30, 2015
Unit 5 receives surprise payment from state
Unit 5 just received a $2.5 million payment from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 got some good financial news from the State of Illinois this week.The district has ...
Apr 30, 2015
Edgar: Dan Walker’s legacy goes beyond conviction
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The legacy of former Gov...
Apr 30, 2015
Texas Longhorn returns to Miller Park Zoo
Lord Antioch will be housed with the Randall Lineback at Miller Park Zoo. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By WJBC StaffA Texas Longhorn named Lord Antioch arrived at Miller Park Zoo yesterday. He will...
Apr 30, 2015
Lincoln historian reflects on final train trip through Bloomington
Lincoln historian Guy Fraker will speak at Wesley United Methodist Church in Bloomington. (Photo by Colleen Reynolds/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It will be 150 years ago on Sunday that Abrah...
Apr 29, 2015
Former Gov. Walker dead at 92
Former Gov. Dan Walker died at his home in California at the age of 92. (Photo courtesy Northern Illinois University.)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO – Former Illinois Gov. Dan Walker has died at the age o...
Apr 29, 2015
