Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in Bloomington crash
Bloomington Police are investigating a crash involving a motorcyclist on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man is in critical condition after the motorcycle he ...
Aug 17, 2015
Normal to consider Sugar Creek improvements, discuss possible sales tax hike
Normal plans to vote on a project to make improvements to the northern portion of Sugar Creek. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on ...
Aug 17, 2015
ISU searching for honorary degree nominees
Nominations for the honorary degree are being accepted until Sept. 15. (WJBC file photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is looking for a nominee to receive an honorary degree...
Aug 15, 2015
Durbin sees three outcomes to Iran nuclear talks
U.S. Sen Dick Durbin envisions three outcomes to nuclear talks with Iran, two of which he rejects. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) has voiced...
Aug 15, 2015
Rauner scales back turnaround agenda
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Gov. Bruce Rauner has scaled back what he's asking the legislature to consider from his agenda to three bills.Rauner didn't ...
Aug 14, 2015
Bloomington names new water director
Robert Yehl has worked with Bloomington since 2013. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington didn’t have to look too far to find its new water direct...
Aug 13, 2015
Schock continues fight to keep congressional records private
U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock resigned in March amid a federal investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaPEORIA – Former Congressman Aaron Schock is continuing his fight against federal prosecutors ...
Aug 13, 2015
Illinois House Democrats adopt ‘clean’ federal-funds bill
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Things can happen quickly when the powers that be want them to at the State Capitol.While debate was going on about a bill to al...
Aug 13, 2015
Prices rise at the pump
A problem at a refinery in Indiana is affecting Illinois gas prices. (Flickr/Mike Mozart)By John Gregory/IRNWHITING, IN – The partial shutdown of a major Midwest oil refinery means you'll be pay...
Aug 12, 2015
Students and staff: ISU move in going well
Parents and students flooded Watterson Towers to get moved in Wednesday morning. (Photo Courtesy of Andy Dahn)By Andy DahnNORMAL – Students and parents flooded the halls of Watterson Towers Wedn...
Aug 12, 2015
