Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
GOP enjoys Governor’s Day at Illinois State Fair
Gov. Bruce Rauner enters the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Governor’s Day on his Harley, continuing his personal tradition during his time in office. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD &#...
Aug 15, 2018
Pritzker, Durbin stop in Bloomington on way to state fair
McLean County Democratic Party Chairman Erik Rankin (from left), McLean County Clerk candidate Nikita Richards, gubernatorial candidate JB Pritzker and his wife Mary Kathryn, lieutenant governor candi...
Aug 15, 2018
Sage won’t seek 4th term on Bloomington council, Boelen announces plans to run
David Sage was first elected to the Bloomington City Council in 2007. (City of Bloomington) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A long-time Bloomington alderman says he won’t seek re-election, ...
Aug 14, 2018
Renner: Non-partisan city election commission should run all county elections
All county elections should be handled by the non-partisan city election commission, according to Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner. He said elected officials like County Clerk Kathy Michael should not be...
Aug 14, 2018
Elderly woman dies in Woodford County crash
A woman was killed, her husband injured when their pickup truck carrying a camper trailer rolled off I-74 between Carlock and Goodfield. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard...
Aug 13, 2018
Governor signs law in Normal increasing beer choices at Illinois brewers
Gov. Bruce Rauner signed the law expanding what small breweries can serve on Saturday at DESTIHL Brewery in Normal. (Facebook/Gov. Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network NORMAL – One of ...
Aug 13, 2018
AG sues Clinton trucking firm over diesel leak
The attorney general’s office says H & M Trucking has hired an environmental consultant to oversee the emergency cleanup. (Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib CLINTON – Illinois Attor...
Aug 13, 2018
Normal’s Lorenz: Local governments can’t close the door on sports complex idea
Normal Town Council member Kathleen Lorenz wants local governments to continue studying the idea of a multi-sports complex for the Twin-Cities By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A Normal...
Aug 13, 2018
The Whole Hog
Andrew Metheny is the winner of the Illinois State Fair's hog-calling contest. By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD– The 20-year-old from Georgetown, near Danville, is a three-peat winner and display...
Aug 13, 2018
Schimpf commends Rauner’s actions to keep students in-state
State Sen. Paul Schimpf says his district’s economy relies on the success of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By RFD Radio Network CARBONDALE – Illinois...
Aug 12, 2018
