Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County panel recommends Behavioral Health Coordinating Council
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee has recommended the approval the creation of a Behavioral Health Coordinating Council fo...
Jun 09, 2015
Hastert pleads not guilty to bank charges
Dennis Hastert has pleaded not guilty to bank fraud charges.(Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr)By Jim AndersonCHICAGO – Former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert has pleaded not guilty to charges of st...
Jun 09, 2015
Man on trial again for involuntary manslaughter after original conviction thrown out
Xavier Cordova, 30, of Chicago was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for the death of his roommate, Mitch Robinson. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A Mc...
Jun 09, 2015
Bloomington city council approves Downtown Bloomington Association funding
The Bloomington City Council approved a $90,000 appropriation to the Downtown Bloomington Association Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen have agreed t...
Jun 08, 2015
Using Medicare cuts to fund assistance programs being discussed
Using Medicare cuts to fund assistance programs for workers displaced by international trade is unacceptable, according to Conresswoman Jan Schakowsky. (Flickr/Schakowsky)By IRN/John GregorySPRINGFIEL...
Jun 08, 2015
IHSA director’s compensation jumps 24 percent in one year
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Salary and benefits for the director of the Illinois High School Association increased 24 percent as he plans to retire early next year.The Chica...
Jun 08, 2015
Pontiac inmate charged with murdering cellmate
(WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – A grand jury issued a bill of indictment Thursday charging Michael Bragg, inmate at Pontiac Correctional Center, with six counts of first degree murder....
Jun 08, 2015
Rep. Brady seeks specialized training for coroners in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady has sponsored a bill to create a new Coroner Training Board in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A former coroner-turned-lawmaker has sponsored a measure...
Jun 07, 2015
Illinois Special Olympics 600 volunteers short for championships
Nearly 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the state championships. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of Illinois Special Olympics are preparing for the State Championsh...
Jun 07, 2015
OSF begins ‘virtual’ on-call care
OSF Healthcare has launched a new online on-call system where patients can videochat with a medical professional from the comfort of their own home. (Photo courtesy OSF)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2015
