Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Rep. Davis slams attempts to omit Orlando 911 transcripts
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is accusing the Obama administration of trying to conceal the threat of Islamic terrorism by redacting parts of the 911 transcripts following the mass killing in Orlando. . (WJB...
Jun 23, 2016
Tornado hits Livingston County; Pontiac heavily damaged
The Walmart store in Pontiac was damaged by a tornado on Wednesday. (Photo by Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Nick McClintock and Eric StockPONTIAC – As several storms produced tornadoes Wednesday...
Jun 22, 2016
Diaz announces bid for 5th ward seat
Diaz says infrastructure needs to be at the top of the list. (WJBC File Photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Infrastructure needs to be the number one priority for Bloomington.That’s accordin...
Jun 22, 2016
DeWitt County center shutting down
More than 500 patients will be affected. (Courtesy http://dchrc.org/) By Terry JamesCLINTON – Hundreds of Dewitt County residents are receiving the disappointing news that they will not rec...
Jun 22, 2016
Heartland sets tentative budget with no answer on state funds
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees has set a tentative $33.5 million budget. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Carie KuehnNORMAL – The Heartland Community College Board of Trustee...
Jun 22, 2016
Comptroller stresses consequences of budget stalemate
The state is a week and a half away from entering a new fiscal year without a budget. (WJBC File Photo) By Carie KuehnNORMAL – Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger spoke in Normal on Tuesday ...
Jun 21, 2016
Miller Park Zoo ready to open flamingo exhibit
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo is officially opening its first new exhibit in 12 years Friday.The long discussed flamingo exhibit will be the first thi...
Jun 21, 2016
