Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Accused kidnapper makes first court appearance
The FBI arrested a Champaign man for abducting U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. Investigators believe the Chinese student is dead.(Photo courtesy of University of Illinois)By Greg HalbleibURBAN...
Jul 03, 2017
Funeral procession route set for fallen trooper
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By Greg HalbleibFARMER CITY – The funeral procession route for State Trooper Ryan Albin has been set.A...
Jul 03, 2017
Sen. Brady: Budget bill a last-minute ‘stunt’
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady tells WJBC’s Patti Penn the state budget which passed the Illinois House still needs more work. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – As the spending pla...
Jul 03, 2017
Sen. Brady to offer downstate perspective in leadership post
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is the new Senate Minority Leader. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The new Republican leader in the State Senate, Bloomington&#...
Jun 30, 2017
Appeals court ruling gives hope for new trial in 2003 Bloomington murder
Byron Merriweather is serving 70 years in prison for the murder of Stephen McDade in 2003. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A man serving 70 years in...
Jun 30, 2017
Bill Brady named Senate Republican Leader
State Sen. Bill Brady has served in the Illinois legislature since 1993. (WJBC file photo)Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady on Bloomington has been chosen the Senate’s Republic...
Jun 30, 2017
Legislative leaders uncertain if budget will be approved by new fiscal year
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and House Speaker Mike Madigan remain at odds over a budget that has eluded lawmakers for two years. (WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Jun 30, 2017
Funeral services set for state trooper Albin
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police)By Eric StockFARMER CITY – Funeral services have been scheduled for the state trooper who was killed i...
Jun 30, 2017
Police uncover ‘clandestine’ marijuana growing operation in Bloomington
Normal Police said they cracked down on a covert marijuana growing operation on Mt. Vernon Dr. in Bloomington. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police said they...
Jun 30, 2017
CIRA starting faster security screening program
TSA Pre allows members expedited screening, which includes keeping their shoes, belts, and outerwear on. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airp...
Jun 28, 2017
