Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Cornell deaths being investigated as murder/suicide
(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Adam StudzinskiCORNELL – The deaths of Dawn Thorson, 56, and Wesley Thorson, 62, of rural Cornell are being investigated as a murder/suicide.Livingston County Coroner ...
Nov 03, 2015
Treasurer’s office sued over insurance company records request
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs. (Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network)SPRINGFIELD – The state treasurer's office, due to a lawsuit, can't audit an insurance company to make sure policy holder...
Nov 02, 2015
Get Covered Illinois recommends searching marketplace to avoid higher premiums
Health insurance premiums are up 6.1 percent in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Time on the Internet might be well spent, if it can get you a cheaper ...
Nov 01, 2015
Connect Transit moving to fixed routes
Connect Transit brought in consultants to help find the best locations for the stops. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Beginning November 9th, Connect Transit will officiall...
Nov 01, 2015
Second Joe McCauley art scholarship endowed at Heartland
Fundraisers were able to raise enough money during a fundraiser on Oct. 22 to fund a second Joe McCauley art scholarship at Heartland Community College starting next year. (WJBC file photo) By Jo...
Nov 01, 2015
State trooper preaches safety on Halloween
(Photo courtesy Flickr/lobo235)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – This is a day and night for frights - but it’s supposed to be all in good fun.Illinois State Police Trooper ...
Oct 31, 2015
Rauner, Rahm argue over state budget
(Photo courtesy John Gregory)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The state is about is head into its fifth month without a budget, and Gov. Bruce Rauner is sending dead fish to Chica...
Oct 30, 2015
Davis explains why he voted in favor of the budget
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is pleased to see more emphasis on the military in the federal budget passed earlier this week with his supp...
Oct 30, 2015
Medical pot applications approved, IDs in mail
(Photo Courtesy Flickr/DankDepot)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousands of applications for medical marijuana usage have been approved and ID cards should be in applicants'...
Oct 30, 2015
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Evening of Stars event co-chairs Steve and Christel Denault announce next year’s headliner, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Capt...
Oct 29, 2015
