Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Local election officials say anti-hacking proposal isn’t necessary
Local election officials say that unlike the Illinois Board of Elections, local voter databases are not online. (Google Street View photo) By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Local elect...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2017

Bloomington plans to create transportation committee
Bloomington’s City Council is expected to approve creating a transportation commission on May 22. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials say creating a new ...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2017

Bloomington creates downtown task force
A nine-member commission will produce a report on downtown Bloomington by the end of the year for the city council to review. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomingt...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2017

Durbin wants deeper investigation of Russian involvement in election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said an independent commission should look deeper into Russian interference in U.S. elections last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – ...
Syndicated Author May 09, 2017

Rodgers’ burial part of Evergreen Cemetery’s prolific history
Josh Rodgers was laid to rest Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Evergreen Cemetery)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The solemn and patriotic events of recen...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2017

Bloomington proclamation to honor Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Vonda Rodgers)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Two days after he was laid to rest, U.S. Army Ranger Sergeant J...
Syndicated Author May 08, 2017

AT&T wants out from ‘old-phone’ requirement
AT&T is pushing Illinois lawmakers to help get out from under a decades-old requirement that is hurting your cell phone signal.(Photo courtesy Pixabay)By lllinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2017

IHSA looks for ways to bost attendance at basketball finals
Peoria Civic Center’s Carver Arena will host the IHSA basketball finals thrugh at least 2020. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Peoria Civic Center)By Jim Taylor/RFD RadioBLOOMINGTON – The state ba...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2017

Rep. Davis puts constituent input on airlines to work
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been requesting feedback on customer service. (WJBC File Photo)By WFMB/RFD RadioWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis asked constituents to share their experiences with ...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2017

IESA issues scholar attitude awards
Magician Steve Bargatze entertained students at the IESA Scholar Attitude Awards lunch in Bloomington with assistance from Evan Stegall from Macomb Jr. High School, and Payton Kinder from Jasper Count...
Syndicated Author May 07, 2017