Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Arraignment for former Allin Township fire chief delayed
Joshua Deterding is charged with official misconduct, felony theft and money laundering. (Photo courtesy of the McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The arraignment for the former fire ...
May 29, 2015
Illinois lawmakers approve police body cameras
State Rep. Elgie Sims sponsored a police camera measure which has passed the Illinois House. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois is on the way to becoming...
May 29, 2015
Rauner’s tort reform plan fails
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno sponsored a tort reform reform measure which failed in the House Judiciary Committee. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
May 29, 2015
Health advocates push sugary drink tax in Illinois
A sugary drink tax is being considered as part of the revenue mix in Springfield.(Photo by VoxEfx/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A sugary drink tax is still in the mi...
May 28, 2015
Illinois Senate follows House lead in budget bills
State Sen. Matt Murphy says Democrats in his chamber should be above the tactics of calling bills that cut services the way the governor suggested, then voting them down. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)...
May 28, 2015
Bloomington police investigate fast food burglary
Bloomington Police said there were no signs of forced entry at the Burger King where money was taken. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police are investigating a burglary at a fast fo...
May 28, 2015
District 87 establishes new parent committee
The district is hoping parents can get more involved and learn more about their children’s education through the new committee. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – District 87 has a...
May 27, 2015
Washington School students pass reading record
Students at Washington Elementary have surpassed the 150 million word goal. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – They are celebrating at Washington Elementary School ...
May 27, 2015
Bloomington supports application for federal grant for jail, transit
Big changes could be coming to the McLean County Jail and Connect Transit center. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is putting its support behind an application ...
May 27, 2015
Illinois Democrats advance budget bills
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) says Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget plan would hurt the middle class. (Photo by www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Budget bills ...
May 27, 2015
