Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Newson murder trial wraps day one of testimony
The trial first began Monday at the McLean county Law and Justice Center. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A man on trial for murder in McLean County was identified as having sho...
Jan 12, 2016
Renner says Bloomington made strides in 2015
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner delivered his State of the City address Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said he’s ...
Jan 12, 2016
Morning commute slowed by snow, high winds
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory until 9 a.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – High winds combined with dry snow to create treacherous drivin...
Jan 12, 2016
Bloomington approves change to rental inspection program fee structure
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas asks questions during Monday’s city council meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A lot of landlords in Bloomington will be paying more for their r...
Jan 12, 2016
ISU covers MAP grants this Spring, IWU and Heartland are not
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University is going to cover MAP grants for nearly 4,000 students this Spring, but other college students in Bloomington-Normal may hav...
Jan 11, 2016
Supreme Court case could end ‘fair share’ union payments
The court likely won’t issue its ruling until summer. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Chris Phan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A case being heard by the U.S. Supreme Court Monday could cause fall...
Jan 11, 2016
ACLU wants Real ID scrapped
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Tripp)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Regardless of the federal government giving Illinois two more years to comply with REAL ID, the American Civil Lib...
Jan 11, 2016
Sorensen arraignment delayed
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 Eric StockCH...
Jan 11, 2016
Deer hunting numbers rise from this time last year
Illinois hunters are killing more deer this season. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois deer hunters continue to thin the herd. The late-winter antlerless ...
Jan 10, 2016
Suicidal subjects give warning signs
Many on the path to suicide show warning signs. (Courtesy PATH)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The suicide of a friend of family member might not always be a surprise.Mark Benson of Real Change Clin...
Jan 10, 2016
