Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Medical cannabis dispensary and third-party candidates look forward after court victory
A federal court ruled the state’s medical cannabis industry can donate to political candidates and both potential donors and candidates are looking at the new possibilities. (Photo courtesy Face...
Apr 09, 2017
Chaplain helps families, coroner’s staff cope with loss
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis is the only coroner in Illinois whose office has hired its own chaplain. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Friday marks two years since the fatal plan...
Apr 07, 2017
Clinton man identified in fatal workplace accident
DeWitt County and OSHA investigators are looking into the death of a 57-year-old man at McElroy Metal in Clinton on Thursday. (Photo Google Street View)By Eric StockCLINTON – DeWitt County Coron...
Apr 07, 2017
Illinois House passes stopgap budget
State Rep. Robert Pritchard called for Illinois lawmakers to pass a full-year budget. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House Democrats on ...
Apr 07, 2017
Kinzinger: US air strikes on Syria will save lives
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger issued a statement Thursday applauding U.S. military strikes in Syria.(Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channaho...
Apr 07, 2017
Illinois House Democrats propose stopgap budget
State Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago introduced legislation Wednesday that would spend hundreds of millions of dollars on social services, higher education, and MAP grants. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)B...
Apr 06, 2017
Appeals court reverses conviction in Hudson firefighter’s death
Chris Brown, 39, was a full-time firefighter for Bloomington and volunteered for the Hudson Fire Department. (Photo courtesy Hudson Fire Department)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A state appeals cou...
Apr 06, 2017
Heartland Community College adds new member; Chadwick re-elected
Gregg Chadwick of Bloomington was first elected to the Heartland Community College Board of Trustees in 2002. (Photo courtesy HCC)By Eric StockNORMAL – A newcomer will join the Heartland Communi...
Apr 06, 2017
Payless store in Bloomington to remain open
A Payless ShoeSource in Moline is one of the 13 stores the company plans to close, while the Bloomington location remains open. (Photo Google Street View)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Payless Sh...
Apr 05, 2017
Ethanol exports rise giving Illinois corn farmers an economic boost
A boost in ethanol exports could help Illinois farmers. (Photo by Michael Cote’/Flickr) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – With U.S. ethanol exports increasing by ...
Apr 05, 2017
