Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady unsure when MAP funding will pass
State Rep. Dan Brady (left) was unable to say how long it will be before Illinois approves university funding. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – The ongoing state bu...
Jan 25, 2016
Davis wants change to FEMA formula
Washington, Ill. did not get federal relief despite being hit by a major tornado in 2013. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) wants to se...
Jan 24, 2016
Cornerstone Christian students help orphanage in Guatemala
Cornerstone Christian Academy students (left to right) Courtney Masters, Tessa Scogin, Abby Miller, Megan Heil, and Baillie Killian helped paint at the Village of Hope orphanage in Guatemala ealier th...
Jan 24, 2016
High levels of radon found in all parts of Illinois
By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that can kill.Illinois Emergency Management Agency Spokeswoman Patti Thompson said radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer...
Jan 23, 2016
13th District Candidate: Davis not advancing conservatism
Republican candidate Ethan Vandersand said Davis has allowed Democrats to get their way. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A Republican candidate for Illinois’ 13th District Congr...
Jan 22, 2016
Democratic U.S. Sen. candidates agree on 3 joint appearances
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate have agreed to three joint appearances, none of which will take place downstate.The thr...
Jan 22, 2016
Illinois lawmaker aims to prevent cuts to home care assistance
State Rep. Greg Harris says he’s reintroducing legislation to lock in the Determination of Need, or DON score, which decides whether an individual qualifies for the state’s home care progr...
Jan 22, 2016
Four people honored for helping man survive a heart attack at Four Seasons
Four Seasons Health Club II. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Four people have been honored by the American Heart Association for their work helping Dr. Bill Neil survive a...
Jan 21, 2016
Lincoln Leisure Center reopening still unknown
The Lincoln Leisure Center at 1206 S. Lee St. is closed indefinitely because of an asbestos problem. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A timeline for the reopening of t...
Jan 21, 2016
BPD searching for missing 52-year-old
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department are searching for a missing 52-year-old.Clyde G. Lambert, of Bloomington, voluntarily left hi...
Jan 20, 2016
