Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington-Normal schools wait on college entrance exam funding
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The state is moving from the ACT to the SAT but there’s uncertainty over what college entrance exam, if any, will be administered to high school...
Dec 22, 2015
Barickman: Potential Mitsubishi buyer wants state reforms
State Sen. Jason Barickman has spoken to potential buyers of the plant in Normal. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMIGNTON – Without some reforms to areas like worker’s compensa...
Dec 22, 2015
WalletHub offers financial predictions for 2016
WalletHub has released financial predictions for 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A financial analyst predicts the auto industry will continue its rebound in 2016.U.S. ...
Dec 22, 2015
Sen. Brady: It does no good to blame Madigan for missing meeting
State Sen. Bill Brady offered a few thoughts on the fact the House Speaker missed a budget meeting with the governor last week. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – State Sen. B...
Dec 21, 2015
Illinois plans move to SAT college entrance exam
(Photo courtesy Flickr/flequi)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois is close to giving high school juniors the SAT college entrance exam instead of the ACT.The Chicago Tribune reports that ACT has...
Dec 21, 2015
State Farm: Illinois ranks 4th for holiday theft claims
(WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – One insurance provider said Illinois close to tops in the nation when it comes to reported thefts during December and Janua...
Dec 21, 2015
Bloomington woman dead after being struck by bus
Williams was from the Bloomington area.By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A pedestrian who was struck by a bus early Saturday morning has been identified as an 18-year-old from Bloomington. Keionta L. Wil...
Dec 21, 2015
Pontiac authorities searching for missing man
By Cynthia Grau- WJEZPONTIAC- Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday.According to Pontiac Police Chief J...
Dec 21, 2015
IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Dec 19, 2015
Salvation Army still needs your help
There is still a long way to go to help the Salvation Army of McLean County meet their goal. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you can smile, ring a bell and say, “Merry Chri...
Dec 19, 2015
