Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Supreme Court scholar: Immigration case could resurface after deadlocked vote
Illinois State University professor Meghan Leonard discussed the recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling b...
Jun 29, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis tours Home Sweet Home
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (middle right) said the VA needs to be providing better care for veterans. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) tou...
Jun 28, 2016
Hutchison remembers Summitt as model for women’s sports
Pat Summitt died at age 64 this morning after a long battle with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. (WJBC file photo)By Eric Stock and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Illinois State Hall of Fame coach Ji...
Jun 28, 2016
Human service providers detail impact of Illinois budget impasse
Gail Kear (lower right), Executive Director of the LIFE Center for Independent Living speaks at a news conference in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 28, 2016
Federal grant sought to fix two Bloomington streets
Bloomington has applied for a federal TIGER grant to fix Main and Center streets. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is looking for federal help to fix two major streets....
Jun 28, 2016
Sheriff: 5 malnourished horses found near LeRoy ; 1 was euthanized
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said the case of malnourished horses has been turned over to the McLean County State’s Attorneys Office. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockLeROY – McLean Coun...
Jun 27, 2016
Heartland Community College celebrates 25 years
Heartland Community College is celebrating its 25th anniversary as an educational institution.By PJ BaronHeartland Community College is celebrating its 25th anniversary and the college is releasing a ...
Jun 27, 2016
Rauner: Lawmakers still debating stopgap budget, education funding
Illinois’ fiscal year ends June 30. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke in Springfield Monday morning about the need to pass a stopgap budget and ...
Jun 27, 2016
ISU professor: EU uncertainty should be temporary
Illinois State University economics professor David Cleeton also teaches at the European Union Center at the University of Illinois. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – It will take ...
Jun 27, 2016
Renner: Ideas and solutions part of mayors’ conference
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner credits the U.S. Conference of Mayors for a number of ideas and discussions to benefit the city. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Greg HalbleibBloomington mayor Ta...
Jun 27, 2016
