Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Farm: December top month for theft claims
(WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – December was the top month for theft claims handled by State Farm in 2015. January wasn’t far behind in 2nd.State Farm Spokeswoman Missy Du...
Dec 28, 2016
Top Stories 2016: Unit 5 busing
Late and overcrowded buses were a major problem for Unit 5 as the school year began. (Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Unit 5 approved changes to school start times in ord...
Dec 27, 2016
Work remains for Illinois to be true ‘smart state’
State tech leaders are looking at ways to make infrastructure such as traffic lights more efficient through “smart” technology. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidLofink)By Illinois Radio Network...
Dec 27, 2016
Normal man reportedly kidnapped dies
Autopsy results on Maunds Bryant, 41, are expected today. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Greg HalbleibPEORIA – A man who was reportedly kidnapped from a home in Normal during the weekend has died.A rel...
Dec 27, 2016
Bloomington plumbing business continues tradition of donating
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – ‘Tis the season to give, and at Mike Williams Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning, they take giving quite seriously.This month, the company is working with...
Dec 27, 2016
Top Stories 2016: Illinois budget showdown
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan made been mostly at odds since Rauner took office in 2015. (Photos courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner, Mike Madigan)By Eric StockSPRINGFIEL...
Dec 26, 2016
Customers take advantage of post holiday sales
Customers flocked to Eastland Mall to buy and/or return items from Christmas. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Customers have finished buying gifts for family and frien...
Dec 26, 2016
Universities prepare to fund MAP grants themselves
Illinois State University one college preparing to fund MAP grants for students. (WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – As the budget impasse for Illinois continues, colleges an...
Dec 26, 2016
Suzi Davis’ son calls mother ‘brightest spot’ in life
Suzi Davis Travel logo. (Photo courtesy Facebook/suzidavistravel)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Suzi Davis, the founder of Suzi Davis Travel, died last week at the age of 77.Davis opened her tr...
Dec 26, 2016
Country Financial donates $2,600 to Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club received a check for $2,600 from Country Financial and local Representatives. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Boys and Girls Club has been presented wi...
Dec 24, 2016
