Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County native authors book on grilling for men
Danvers native John Scholl founded ManBQue. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ManBQue)By Eric StockCHICAGO – Meat. Beer. Rock and Roll. That’s the motto of a former McLean County man who has turned...
Aug 31, 2015
Drug recovery advocate slams Rauner veto of heroin bill
Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed the part of a drug recovery bill that would set aside $15 million for Medicaid. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The answer “We do...
Aug 31, 2015
Hazardous waste collection set as Ecology Action Center approaches goal
Ecology Action Center last sponsored a household hazardous waste collection in 2013 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center)By Eric StockNORMAL – Ecology Action Center has schedule...
Aug 30, 2015
20-year comprehensive plan passed by Bloomington City Council
The Bloomington City Council approved a 20-year comprehensive plan Monday by an 8-1 vote. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has a new comprehensive plan to guide the city&#...
Aug 30, 2015
Butler: Committee of Whole meetings “useless”
One State Representative says sessions may be a waste of time. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – One lawmaker says he thinks the ongoing continuous session in the Illinois Hous...
Aug 30, 2015
Rep. Franks: Illinois should pay penalty to waiting lottery winners
The Illinois Comptroller’s office has suspended paying any prizes worth $25,000 or more during the budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Aug 29, 2015
Danvers man recalls pet recovery effort 10 years after Hurricane Katrina
Volunteers with RAIN of Central Illinois help reunite lost pets with their owners following Hurricane Katrina. (Photo courtesy Randy Wheat)By Eric StockDANVERS – The 10-year anniversary of Hurri...
Aug 29, 2015
ISU ranked 4th “Best Bang for Buck” college in Midwest
Rankings are based on university's social mobility, research and civic engagement. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University has been ranked 4th among the Best Bang fo...
Aug 28, 2015
House committee discusses bankruptcy proposal
(Photo courtesy Flickr/401K2012)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Should Illinois municipalities be allowed to declare bankruptcy? Experts presented conflicting views to a House c...
Aug 28, 2015
United Way sets lofty goal for fundraising campaign
United Way of McLean County fundraising co-chairmen Sonja Reece and Scott Preston discuss this year’s fundraising campaign at Hancock Stadium Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL ̵...
Aug 27, 2015
