Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Independent map group still confident after losing latest court battle
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Jul 21, 2016
Illinois expands coverage for mammograms
State Sen. John Mulroe said expanding coverage for 3D mammograms will relieve anxiety for women. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – A new state law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner r...
Jul 21, 2016
Kinzinger intends to ‘get there’ to support Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics in the Republican Party.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCLEVELAND –...
Jul 21, 2016
McLean County Board member calls for second hearing, more publicity on wind farm rules
The McLean County Farm Bureau has proposed new wind farm rules. (Photo by Tom/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County board member wants more discussion about proposed new wind farm re...
Jul 20, 2016
Bloomington cemetery bans Pokémon Go players
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto private property. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington cemetery is off limits for Pokmon Go players.East Law...
Jul 20, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive has record setting first day
69 units of blood were donated on Monday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual Radio Bloomington Red Cross Blood Drive had a successful first day.American Red Cross o...
Jul 19, 2016
Switch to SAT should get Illinois out of hot water
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry says the SAT should fix problems with PARCC testing. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Switching to the SAT should get Illinois s...
Jul 19, 2016
Bloomington Police: Barricade situation resolved, 1 in custody
Bloomington Police say they are working on a peaceful resolution as someone has barricaded themselves inside a home in the 400 block of North Lee Street. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Jul 19, 2016
Pokémon Go players take to historic grounds
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto historic sites. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – The new smartphone app Pokmon Go is bringing more and more people to h...
Jul 19, 2016
Normal green lights additional Raab Road project funding
The project has been on hold for about a month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council has approved an additional $300,000 in funding for the Raab Road reconstr...
Jul 18, 2016
