Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Caterpillar moving corporate offices to Chicago
Caterpillar’s new HQ will have about 300 workers. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Adam StudzinskiPEORIA – Caterpillar announced Tuesday morning it’s moving its corporate head...
Jan 31, 2017
State treasurer launches Illinois ABLE
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs has unveiled a new program which helps people with disabilities and their families save for the future. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois a...
Jan 31, 2017
Bloomington man charged with attempted murder
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail on charges stemming from a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean Coun...
Jan 31, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis: Dangerous to call executive order ‘Muslim ban’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke on the issue Monday in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said people need to b...
Jan 30, 2017
Bloomington woman honored for helping the homeless
Trudy Strand (left) poses with Salation Army social services director Gaby Dontea as Strand was presented the Salvation Army of McLean County’s David Penn Memorial Volunteer of the Year award. (...
Jan 30, 2017
ISU police provide ‘soft’ interview room for crime victims
Crime victims have a more supportive environment with a new interview room just for them at Illinois State University Police headquarters. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University)By Greg Halbl...
Jan 29, 2017
Bloomington police investigating double-stabbing
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail pending charges in connection with a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – B...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT investigating autonomous vehicles
Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn is exploring the use of driverless cars to his fleet. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secreta...
Jan 29, 2017
ISU finances remain in good shape
ISU has not been affected as much by Illinois’ budget stalemate as some other public universities. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Despite the fact Illinois is currently not pr...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT looks at using GPS to monitor road conditions
Using GPS systems and real-time monitoring could help IDOT manage response times for road crews. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois roads are some the most travelle...
Jan 28, 2017
