Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

ISU searching for honorary degree nominees
Nominations for the honorary degree are being accepted until Sept. 15. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is looking for a nominee to receive an honorary degree...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2015

Durbin sees three outcomes to Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin envisions three outcomes to nuclear talks with Iran, two of which he rejects. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has voiced...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2015

Rauner scales back turnaround agenda
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he's asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills.Rauner didn't ...
Syndicated Author Aug 14, 2015

Bloomington names new water director
Robert Yehl has worked with Bloomington since 2013. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington didn’t have to look too far to find its new water direct...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2015

Schock continues fight to keep congressional records private
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaPEORIA – Former Congressman Aaron Schock is continuing his fight against federal prosecutors ...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2015

Illinois House Democrats adopt ‘clean’ federal-funds bill
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Things can happen quickly when the powers that be want them to at the State Capitol.While debate was going on about a bill to al...
Syndicated Author Aug 13, 2015

Prices rise at the pump
A problem at a refinery in Indiana is affecting Illinois gas prices. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By John Gregory/IRNWHITING, IN – The partial shutdown of a major Midwest oil refinery means you'll be pay...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2015

Students and staff: ISU move in going well
Parents and students flooded Watterson Towers to get moved in Wednesday morning. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Students and parents flooded the halls of Watterson Towers Wedn...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2015

Renner speaks on Zoo, Budget Task Force
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner is happy the Flamingo Exhibit was approved. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner knows there has been a lot of discussion of the ...
Syndicated Author Aug 12, 2015

Stayton charged with first-degree murder in Long Point shooting
(Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Joe RagusaLONG POINT – A man from Streator has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the shooting death of a man in Long Point Sunday.David Stayton, 5...
Syndicated Author Aug 11, 2015