Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Survey gives Illinois small business climate failing grade
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois gets a failing grade from small businesses.A new survey found Illinois has the second worst small business climate in...
Jun 25, 2016
McLean County Relay for Life brings in almost $270,000
The event began late Friday afternoon. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The annual McLean County Relay for Life brought in close to $270,000 to help fund the fight against cancer.The ...
Jun 25, 2016
Expert on sex offenders coming to Normal
Sex offenders often friend adults first to gain access to children. (Matthew Paul Argall/Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Child Protection Network has opened registration for their fall co...
Jun 25, 2016
Illinois lawmakers close to stopgap budget deal
(WJBC file photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A deal is close for a stopgap measure to fund government operations through January and a full school year, but reforms to gro...
Jun 25, 2016
Boys & Girls Club meets campaign goal, issues new challenge
Terry Dodds is pledging $10,000 to the Bloomington-Normal Boys & Girls Club if it can raise an additional $10,000 by June 30. (Photo courtesy Terry Doddds)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The Bloo...
Jun 25, 2016
Survey shows Illinois service cuts are getting worse
United Way of McLean County partners with many human service agencies that are experiencing difficult financial times during the state budget impasse. (WJBC file photo)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – ...
Jun 24, 2016
Pontiac tornado winds hit 125 MPH; Rauner to tour damage
Several businesses were damaged in a tornado that struck Pontiac on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Eric StockPONTIAC – Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to visit Pontiac on Friday morning...
Jun 24, 2016
Deadline set in Sorensen fraud case
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Cole Lauterb...
Jun 24, 2016
Barickman: ‘Travesty’ social service programs shutting down
State Sen. Jason Barickman had little hope for a state budget by June 30. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) call...
Jun 23, 2016
Davis calls for current gun laws to be enforced
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said terrorists don’t care about our laws.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis)By Terry JamesWASHINGTON D.C.- A long night for Democrats in the house as they pulled a sit...
Jun 23, 2016
