Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal fight call leads to drug arrests
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Three people are behind bars following a drug bust by Normal police Tuesday.Police were responding to a report of a fight involving ...
Jun 18, 2015
Study: Climate change inevitable, Illinois must prepare for it
A new report at the University of Illinois urges state government to get Illinois ready for the effects of climate change. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 18, 2015
Chambers: Officers can obtain blood test warrants for possible DUIs
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers (left) said a blood test warrant get be obtained in less than two hours. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – What do police offic...
Jun 17, 2015
Auditor General announces plan to retire
Auditor general William Holland plans to retire at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy auditor.Illinois.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The man known for writing blistering...
Jun 17, 2015
DCEO privatization examined during House committee hearing
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a public-private partnership with the DCEO, but he also wants it to sunset at some point. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 17, 2015
SEIU launches counter advertisement against Rauner
SEIU Healthcare Illinois has launched a 30 second advertisement to show the impact of cuts proposed by Gov. Rauner. (Photo courtesy SEIU)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A health care union in Illinoi...
Jun 17, 2015
Bloomington’s old Mennonite Hospital being demolished
The old Mennonite Hospital will be torn down by Oct. 1.(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A long standing building in downtown Bloomington is in the process of being torn down...
Jun 17, 2015
Connect Transit holds first of two listening sessions
Connect Transit is offering the public a chance to give feedback about the organization. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Connect Transit is holding a pair of public listeni...
Jun 16, 2015
Legislation waiting for the governor’s signature change health care in Illinois
A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor address health care. (Flickr/BradHoc)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A couple of bills awaiting action by the governor addre...
Jun 16, 2015
McLean County approves mental health advisory council
The McLean County Board has approved a new mental health advisory council to address gaps in care. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will be setting up a new advisory cou...
Jun 16, 2015
