Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin addresses games being played in D.C.
U.S.Senator Dick Durbin remarks on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. (Photo by Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD- U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) says in nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Tr...
Sep 10, 2018
UPDATED: Coroner ID’s man found dead at Clinton Lake
The man, whose body was pulled Thursday from Clinton Lake, has been identified as Michael Dailey, 63, of Peoria. (File photo) By Howard PackowitzCLINTON – The DeWitt County coroner has iden...
Sep 07, 2018
Obama calls out Trump in U of I speech
Former President Barack Obama accepted an award for ethical behavior in office Friday at the Univesity of Illinois. (Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – Former Pre...
Sep 07, 2018
Two Bloomington residents arrested for handgun and illegal narcotics
Bloomington Police say that two Bloomington residents were arrested on Thursday after an investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics.(Bloomington Police Department)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 07, 2018
Advocate BroMenn sued for negligence in stabbing victim’s death
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center is accused in a lawsuit of negligence in the treatment of a stabbing victim who died from his injuries. (Photo from Facebook/Advocate BroMenn) By Howard PackowitzB...
Sep 07, 2018
Green Bay man arrested in Bloomington for Wisconsin shooting
Trevon Massey was wanted in connection with a shooting in August at a Green Bay laundromat. (Bloomington Police Department)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Wisconsin man has been arrested in Bloo...
Sep 06, 2018
Cyber-security a focus of first responders
By Illinois Radio NetworkAbout 1,000 emergency responders from around the state are focusing on cyber-security and other safety matters during training this week.One focus of the 2018 Training S...
Sep 06, 2018
Class-action lawsuit against State Farm settled for $250 million
State Farm claimed the allegations had no merit but was settling the case to end it. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibCHICAGO – A $250 million settlement has been announced in a class-action law...
Sep 04, 2018
I-74 section near Farmer City named in memory of local state trooper
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Albin’s family attended the formal dedication of the five-mile stretch of Interstate 74. (Illinois Central Management Services)By Greg HalbleibFARMER CITY – A section...
Sep 04, 2018
U of I Flash Index shows growing economy
The monthly University of Illinois Flash Index shows economic progress. (Pixabay)By Dave DahlCHAMPAIGN – Illinois' economy is at a high point of sorts.In the monthly Flash Index from the UI, eco...
Sep 04, 2018
