Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Data breach at ISU causes misdirected payments
The breach was discovered on Monday. (WJBC File Photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A data breach at Illinois State University caused the payroll of 13 university employees to be misdirected.Chief ...
Mar 01, 2016
Longtime county board member Owens running for reelection
Benjamin Owens is running for reelection to the McLean County Board District 10 seat. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A county board member who has represented District 10 for over 1...
Mar 01, 2016
McLean County coroner candidate has disagreements with incumbent
Gary Morefield has previously worked in the coroner’s office. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – One candidate for McLean County coroner already has experience as a depu...
Mar 01, 2016
Kinzinger: Trump debates like a ‘4th grader’
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger says he won’t support the Republican nomination for president if that nominee is Donald Trump. (Photo courtesy wwwcspan.org/YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. ...
Feb 29, 2016
Durbin demands hearing for Supreme Court nominee
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD News NetworkWASHIGNTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) is demanding a fair hearing in the Senate for President Obama’s choice for the Supreme C...
Feb 29, 2016
Upcoming event to benefit Kay Yow Cancer Fund
Hall of fame coach Kay Yow lost her battle with cancer in 2009. (Photo courtesy of coachescorner.com)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – A hall of fame women's basketball coach who lost her battle with ca...
Feb 28, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors increases its charity efforts in Bloomington-Normal
O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremore says Mitsubishi Motors is going to invest heavily in Bloomington-Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Mitsubishi Motors North...
Feb 28, 2016
Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 4 years in prison
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $100,000 from the po...
Feb 26, 2016
State Farm profits down in 2015, but net worth is up
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State Farm saw a decline in profits last year.The company brought in $1.9 billion last year, down from $4.2 billion in 2014. State Farm’s net wo...
Feb 26, 2016
Benjamin Elementary teachers named National All Star Teachers of the Year
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Two teachers at Benjamin Elementary School were surprised with a special award Friday morning.Physical education instructors Jo Myers and To...
Feb 26, 2016
