Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Governor Rauner’s death penalty proposal faces opposition
Governor Rauner’s proposal to reinstate the death penalty is facing some criticism from members of his own political party. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
May 29, 2018
Bloomington PD investigates donut shop robbery
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery of the Dunkin’ Donuts on East Oakland Avenue on Sunday. (Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have released...
May 29, 2018
Caucus leaders narrow Illinois budget gap as deadline nears
State Sen. Heather Steanssays Illinois budget negotiators appear to be getting closer to a resolution. (ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers say they are on track to h...
May 29, 2018
Illinois plans for self-driving cars
Gov. Rauner and State Police are looking at experiences in Arizona and California as Illinois prepares for self-driving vehicles. (File photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Illinois Radio Network SPRIN...
May 27, 2018
Three hurt as farm tractor, two other vehicles crash on Yuton Blacktop
A McLean County Sheriff’s Police accident reconstruction specialist was called to investigate a crash between a farm tractor and two other vehicles Sunday on the Yuton Blacktop. (Photo by Flickr...
May 27, 2018
Coroner: Bloomington man walking on I-74 struck and killed by a semi
Illinois State Police and the DeWitt County coroner are investigating the death of a Bloomington man who was struck by a semi on I-74 near Farmer City. (File photo courtesy Facebook) By Howard Packowi...
May 27, 2018
McLean County Health Department warns of teen vaping this summer
The McLean County Health Department is putting out a warning to parents that e-cigarette use among young people might be on the rise now that most schools are out for the summer. (file photo) B...
May 27, 2018
OSF Life Flight shifting one aircraft to Bloomington full-time
OSF Life Flight’s fourth aircraft had alternated weeks between Bloomington and Pontiac. (OSF) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A medical helicopter is staying in Bloomington on a full-time b...
May 26, 2018
Illinois Innocence Project not embracing return of death penalty debate
Gov. Bruce Rauner recently said he wants the death penalty to be restored for mass murderers and cop killers. (Pixabay) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Officials at the University of Illinois-Sp...
May 26, 2018
E-waste recycling sites dwindle in McLean County
The Consumer Electronics Recycling Act, a recent law change coming from the Illinois General Assembly, is intended to make electronic waste recycling more affordable.(Pixabay)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMA...
May 26, 2018
