Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
CDC reports nasal spray flu vaccine less effective than shot
The McLean County Health Department is only offering the vaccination version of the flu shot after federal officials said the nasal spray was not effective. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibIf you wer...
Sep 12, 2016
McLean County jail is crowded
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage is moving some inmates out of the county. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – More than 250 people are calling the McLean County Jail home these days a...
Sep 12, 2016
Safe Roads Amendment aims to lock down transportation dollars
A proposed Illinois constitutional amendment would keep lawmakers from using the road fund on other projects. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – It’s estimated that 50 percent of...
Sep 11, 2016
Wetterling case led to nationwide change
Lessons have been learned since Wetterling was abducted and killed. (Courtesy Child Protection Network)By Terry JamesNORMAL – It was one of the biggest and longest missing child cases in the cou...
Sep 11, 2016
Bloomington-Normal runners ‘Race for the Cure’
According to Marketing Director Katie Parker, Race for the Cure is really about the survivors. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Farm Corporate South in Bloomington was...
Sep 10, 2016
U.S Court of Appeals grants stay to injunction removing Gill from November ballot
David Gill is seeking access to the November 2016 ballot as an independent candidate. (WJBC file photo)By Sam Thomas Another blow was dealt to an independent congressional candidate seeking...
Sep 10, 2016
Durbin continues push for Zika funding boost
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said the Zika crisis has reached unprecedented levels. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is blasting Republican leaders o...
Sep 09, 2016
Rauner not budging on presidential race
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he is not endorsing a candidate in the race for president. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to pledge to...
Sep 09, 2016
ISU, IWU partner for new Peace Corps prep program
A Peace Crops Prep launch event is planned for Bone Student Center at Illinois State University on Sept. 20. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffNORMAL – Illinois State and Illinois Wesleyan ...
Sep 09, 2016
First Student: Driver shortage is a national issue
First Student is actively recruiting. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Many drivers for First Student, responsible for getting Unit 5 students to and from school, are calling...
Sep 09, 2016
