Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Illinois pushes back against medical marijuana expansion
A judge has ordered another condition to be added to Illinois' Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, but the Illinois Department of Public Health could appeal. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Cole Lauterbach/Ill...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2018

Ex-Replex manager admits to theft
Joe Rodts faces sentencing on April 6. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The former head of the LeRoy Replex has admitted to stealing close to 80-thousand dollars fro...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2018

Bloomington Police look for suspect in second hold-up this month at Risque’s
Bloomington Police are investigating a robbery at Risque’s on N. Main St. It’s the second hold-up this month at the business. (WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – ...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2018

McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals set to vote on wind farm
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals is set to vote Tuesday night on Invenergy’s application to build a 100-turbine wind farm in northeastern McLean County. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Howar...
Syndicated Author Jan 30, 2018

Renner unsure if council will approve ‘welcoming’ ordinance compromise
Bloomington aldermen will meet February 12 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to take final action on a proposed ‘welcoming city’ ordinance. They met at BCPA December 18 to ...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2018

School funding discussion expected as lawmakers return to Springfield
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Springfield differ on how and if school funding is changed. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ school funding ...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2018

Freitag announces retirement as circuit judge
Robert Freitag’s final day on the bench will be July 6, 2018. (Illinois State University photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Circuit Judge Robert Freitag has announced he will retire from ...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2018

GOP candidates for governor meet with Chicago Tribune editorial board
Gov. Bruce Rauner and State Rep. Jeanne Ives meet with the Chicago Tribune editorial board on Monday. (Photo Facebook/Chicago Tribune)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Republican candidates...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2018

Pontiac woman injured, ticketed after collision with squad car
Police block the intersection of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac after a collision involving a Livingston County squad car. (Photo Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Greg HalbleibPONTIAC – A Pontiac wom...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2018

Pointe at Pontiac offers Walking Club for seniors
Seniors who want to stretch their legs and meet new people are welcome to attend the Walking Club at the Pointe at Pontiac. (Photo courtesy WJEZ/Cynthia Grau)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZPONTIAC – The Po...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2018