Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
NBA players support Illinois bill to allow college athletes to profit from sponsorships
Although the NCAA already plans to allow college student-athletes to get paid sponsorships, a move that could be in place next year, an Illinois state lawmaker wants to keep the pressure on by passing...
Feb 14, 2020
Peoria County Coroner: Man dies from hypothermia in Walmart parking lot
The case remains under investigation by the Peoria Police Department. (Facebook/Peoria County Coroner’s Office) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – Peoria County Coroner Jamie Harwood has identi...
Feb 14, 2020
Unit 5 considers delaying decision on bus service change
First Student was criticized at the start of this school year for late buses, not having enough drivers, and communication breakdowns. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMING...
Feb 14, 2020
Illinois State Police calls for gun owners to submit fingerprints when applying for FOID card
Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard Pearson said his group would challenge the law. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Polic...
Feb 14, 2020
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Lawyers representing dozens of plaintiffs suing a company accused of releasing a cancer-causing chemical in a suburban Chicago town say the corporation is raiding its coffers to minimize payouts. (Pho...
Feb 14, 2020
Brady, Blumenshine clash over gas tax in GOP primary debate
GOP primary challenger David Paul Blumenshine (left) and incumbent State Rep. Dan Brady (right) spoke during a candidate forum Thursday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI ABCNORMAL – While th...
Feb 14, 2020
ISU recognized as a military-friendly university
The 2020-2021 Military Friendly Schools list recognizes Illinois State for supporting student veterans' education. (Photo by Mike Mozart/flickr) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State Univers...
Feb 14, 2020
Bloomington Housing Authority receives over $1 million in federal funding
Holton Homes is a family development located on West Monroe Street, West Market Street, and Holton Drive in Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Housing Authority) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON -The Bloomi...
Feb 13, 2020
St. Jude Radiothon in full swing; Families share stories of hope
St. Jude Radiothon volunteers taking phone call donations Thursday afternoon. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The annual St. Jude Radiothon with WJBC and Radio Bloomington is u...
Feb 13, 2020
Sterigenics denies claims it raided funds to minimize potential court payout
Attorney Bryce Hensley at Romanucci and Blandin says the company’s actions are an admission of guilt. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Lawyers representing do...
Feb 13, 2020
