Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Davis kicks off tax reform tour in Bloomington
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis talks with Fox & Hounds Day Spa owner Viki Tilton during a visit to her Bloomington store on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON ...
Aug 02, 2017
Judge allows DNA testing from gun in local homicide case
Normal murder suspect Daniel Lyons. (Photo from the McLean County Jail.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A judge is allowing a crime lab to analyze DNA from a handgun in a McLean Cou...
Aug 01, 2017
LaHood: Time might be now for working together on Affordable Care Act reforms
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he hopes Republicans and Democrats and work together on making changes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON –...
Jul 31, 2017
Woman from Normal dies in weekend boating accident on Kankakee River
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is investigating the death of Liz Larson, who was killed in a boating accident on Saturday. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockWILMINGTON – ...
Jul 31, 2017
Police arrest Carlock woman for hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Normal
(Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr) By Howard PackowitzNormal Police have caught up with a motorist from Carlock they believe struck a pedestrian on N. Main Street two weeks ago, then fled t...
Jul 28, 2017
More than 250 Illinois schools get fruit and vegetable grant money
Schools throughout Illinois are receiving fresh fruit and vegetables through a federal program. (Photo WJBC/Eric Stock)By Illinois Radio NetworkLINCOLN – The fresh fruit and vegetable program at...
Jul 28, 2017
Pontiac man accused of workplace sexual harassment
By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – An investigation into accusations of workplace sexual harassment led to the arrest of a Pontiac man Tuesday.Police said Ross Mennenga, 42, turned himself in on Tuesday a...
Jul 28, 2017
After Ohio State Fair tragedy, Illinois removes one ride ahead of its fair
The 2017 Illinois State Fair is scheduled for Aug. 10-20. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The investigation of a deadly amusement ride accident at the...
Jul 28, 2017
Obamacare repeal fails by 2 votes
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor on July 14 against the Republican’s health care proposals. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate narrowly struck...
Jul 28, 2017
Senate President plans to give Rauner school funding bill Monday
Illinois Senate President John Cullerton has told Gov. Bruce Rauner he will send him Senate Bill 1 on Monday if they are unable to meet before then. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton)By WJBC Sta...
Jul 27, 2017
