Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois State police chief worries about Snapchat and Yik Yak
Two cell phone apps are leading to bullying at ISU. (Flickr)By Terry JamesNORMAL – There are social media apps being used on cell phones that have Illinois State University Police Chief Aaron Wo...
Feb 18, 2015
Kinzinger: Obama overstepped his bounds on immigration order
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he is backing Jeb Bush for President in 2016. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Eric StockCHANNAHON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger said he disagrees with the R...
Feb 18, 2015
Proposed legislation would ban the use of e-cigs indoors
A bill filed by Kathleen Willis, D-Addison, would ban the use of e-cigarettes inside of public establishments. (Photo courtesy Flickr/LaurlRantala)By RFD News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Electronic cig...
Feb 17, 2015
McLean County adopts 700-page rule book
McLean County plans to have its new code book available online. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – If McLean County authorities 'throw the book at you' – you be...
Feb 17, 2015
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants legislators to approve his entire agenda
Rauner delivers his budget address Wednesday. (WJBC File photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – When he was before the legislature for the State of the State message, Gov. Bruce ...
Feb 17, 2015
Mitchell calls for review of child care program
State Rep. Bill Mitchell plans to call for more oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) wants ...
Feb 17, 2015
Kinzinger: Congress should not act as “Commander in Chief” in regards to fight against ISIS
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, has problems with the President's request to use military force against ISIS. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceWASHINGTON, D.C. – Some Republican...
Feb 16, 2015
Renner’s future discussed at candidate forum
At least two candidates for Bloomington city council are calling for Renner's resignation. (WJBC/Terry James)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner's recent comments...
Feb 16, 2015
Gov. Rauner announces Uber launch in central Illinois visit
Uber is now offering ride-sharing services in Bloomington-Normal and several other Illinois communities. (Photo by SpaceAgeSage/flickr)By Metro News ServiceCHAMPAIGN – Gov. Bruce Rauner visited ...
Feb 16, 2015
Cigarette smuggling on the rise in Illinois
The Tax Foundation says cigarette smuggling has gone up 1.1 percent in Illinois to a total of 20.9 percent of the state's cigarette market. (WJBC file photo)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network...
Feb 15, 2015
