Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Robustelli not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
McLean County Board Democrat Carlo Robustelli. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board said he’s not running for re-election next year.Carlo...
Sep 18, 2019
Downtown Pontiac fire still under investigation
Fire crews fighting the blaze Saturday in Downtown Pontiac. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Neil Doyle PONTIAC – Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed t...
Sep 18, 2019
Illinois DMV offering access to driving record online; first in the nation to do so
In an effort to eliminate some of the more time-intensive requests at the DMV and reduce wait times, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making Illinois one of the first states in America to bu...
Sep 18, 2019
Heartland College board approves budget, adopts task force ideas to strengthen finances
Heartland Community College’s budget, adopted Tuesday, runs a $507,000 deficit, according to school administrators. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Heartland Communit...
Sep 18, 2019
Two Democrats oppose “routine” county board appointment
Former McLean County Board member Ryan Scritchlow when he was sworn into office in September 2017.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – What was intended to be a routine mat...
Sep 18, 2019
State Sen. Manar: new bill will ‘help lower’ cost of insulin
Megan Blair spoke at a news conference with State Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill), who is the sponsor of the bill. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl\WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – It almost so...
Sep 17, 2019
ISU announces new Multicultural Center, $10 million USDA grant
ISU President Larry Dietz during his State of the University address Tuesday. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – A new campus Multicultural Center was revealed by Illinois State Uni...
Sep 17, 2019
Durbin: Vaping companies mirroring tactics of Big Tobacco
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin at the McLean County Democratic Party headquarters in Downtown Bloomington. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois' senior U.S. Senator is call...
Sep 17, 2019
Illinois lawmakers file legislation aimed at ‘making it impossible’ for companies to use ethylene oxide
With Sterigenics poised to reopen, Illinois lawmakers look toward stricter requirements for use of cancer-causing chemical.(Photo courtesy: Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illino...
Sep 17, 2019
New lawsuit filed for ‘deceptive marketing practices’ against drug companies
Another lawsuit has been filed by the Illinois Attorney General's office targeting several opioid manufacturing companies. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 16, 2019
