Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Barnett only candidate to file for vacant County Board seat
Josh Barnett won the primary for the 10th District seat on the McLean County Board. (Photo courtesy Josh Barnett)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One candidate has applied for a vacant McLean County B...
Aug 09, 2016
House Speaker Madigan sued over primary victory
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan won the March primary with 65 percent of the vote. (Photo courtesy Illinois Radio Network)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The man who lost ...
Aug 09, 2016
UPDATED: CIRA travel slowed by Delta computer glitch
Delta Airlines is the largest carrier for Central Illinois Regional Airport. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)UPDATED at 10:30 a.m.By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport officials a...
Aug 08, 2016
Survey: Illinois needs to overhaul its criminal justice system
A majority of Illinois residents believe the state's criminal justice system is unfair and should be overhauled, according to a recently released Illinois Policy Institute voter poll. (Photo by Michae...
Aug 08, 2016
Bloomington to consider eliminating liquor commission, allow mayor to appoint deputy commissioner
Bloomington currently has a three-person liquor commission. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's liquor commission might soon see some changes.Currently, ...
Aug 08, 2016
Early runs hold up as CornBelters win 9th straight
Series finale against the Traverse City Beach Bums in Michigan Sunday afternoon (WJBC File Photo)By Greg HalbleibTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. - The Normal CornBelters, presented by Illinois Corn Farmers, put ...
Aug 07, 2016
Bloomington-Normal Strong Kids campaign reaches target
The Bloomigton-Normal YMCA offers financial help to low-income families to participate in YMCA programs. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A campaign to build Strong Kids in B...
Aug 06, 2016
Man tries to jump on train to avoid police
The man just missed the train before being caught by police. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesCHILLICOTHE – A Peoria man has been captured after allegedly kicking out a windo...
Aug 05, 2016
Probation for man facing sex and drug charges
Police say the man had GHB in his bag. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – A 58 year old man from Kampsville is pleading guilty to sex and drug charges in McLean County...
Aug 05, 2016
Manufacturing continues to decline in Illinois
Illinois has seen a steady decline in manufacturing. (ILO/Flickr)By Greg Bishop/IRNSPRINGFIELD – The state of Illinois will continue to struggle financially until it finds a way to improve its l...
Aug 05, 2016
