Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
Lower investment return leads to higher state pension contribution
State pension contributions are rising by more than $420 million because of lower-than-expected investment returns. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Schools, nursing homes...
Aug 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan ranked among best colleges in Midwest
IWU was credited for its small classes and knowledgeable professors. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has found itself at number 10 on Business Insid...
Aug 31, 2016
Congressional candidate Rodriguez questions opponent’s tactics
Junius Rodriguez faces incumbent Darin LaHood in November. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez has questions about some of his opponent...
Aug 30, 2016
Race organizer says event will continue despite thumbtack incident
An organizer of the Bloomington Criterium says the event will continue next year after thumbtacks spread on the course disrupted this year’s races. (Courtesy Bloomington Criterium)By Greg Halble...
Aug 30, 2016
Sorenson reaches plea agreement with federal government
Former McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorenson. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthCHICAGO – Former McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorenson has struck a plea agreement deal with the feder...
Aug 30, 2016
Statewide election offices change passwords, add code after July hack attack
Illinois and Arizona’s online voter registration systems were breached this summer. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Elections' latest up...
Aug 30, 2016
Illinois farmers expecting record yields
(Photo by Shane McGraw/flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers may be looking at record-topping yields for their corn and soybean crops, due to the heat and humidity that&...
Aug 29, 2016
Illinois Chamber pushing Safe Roads Amendment
The Illinois Chamber of Commerce is promoting the Safe Roads Amendment on November’s ballot, which would force lawmakers to use highway funds for their intended purpose. (WJBC file photo)By Greg...
Aug 29, 2016
Rauner hopeful for movement on budget deal soon
Gov. Bruce Rauner says now’s the time to lay the groundwork to get a budget deal in place that the legislature can adopt when they return to Springfield in the fall.(WJBC file photo)By RFD Radio...
Aug 29, 2016
