Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
‘Organized chaos’ underway as ISU students move in
Students will be moving in through Friday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Roughly 2,200 students have begun checking in for the year at Illinois State University – and th...
Aug 17, 2016
Bloomington nurse killed in LaSalle County crash
Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Streator on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockSTREATOR – A Bloomington nurse was killed a two-vehicle crash in L...
Aug 17, 2016
Study: Government worker benefits better than private sector workers
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A study said Illino...
Aug 16, 2016
Durbin: Insurers should adjust business model for Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says GOP lawmakers must work on improving Obamacare along with his fellow Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Greg HalbleibWASHINGTON – Some insurance compan...
Aug 16, 2016
County Board tabs Barnett, OKs enterprise zone expansion
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLean ...
Aug 16, 2016
YWCA loses discrimination case
The YWCA of McLean County has lost their appeal in a discrimination case. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County has lost an appeal of a ...
Aug 15, 2016
McLean County CAC introduces new courtroom dog
Joch will likely serve until he is 10. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s a new dog on duty at the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center.Joch is a two-y...
Aug 15, 2016
Water woes continue for Illinois State Fair
The 2016 Illinois State Fair is dealing with wer weather. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair)By Terry JamesSPRINGFIELD – The 2016 Illinois State Fair is facing continued problems due t...
Aug 15, 2016
Connect Transit offers inaugural ride to launch new schedule
More than 30 local officials including U.S. Rep. Dain LaHood (second from left) took part in Connect Transit’s inaugural ride on the new Green A route from Uptown Normal to Downtown Bloomington ...
Aug 15, 2016
Burglars steal clothing from Normal store
Normal Police are reviewing surveillance video to find burglars who stole clothing from Von Maur early Saturday. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Nearly $22,000 in merchandise has been st...
Aug 15, 2016
