Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation.(Flickr/basecampbaker)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is looking for those who...
Jun 20, 2015
UPDATED: Shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood
Police continue to look for a shooter. (Photo by Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Eric Stock and Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A part of Washington Street on Bloomington’s west side has reopened fo...
Jun 18, 2015
Sen. Brady holds roundtable with McLean County officials
State Sen. Bill Brady told local officials he doesn’t believe there’s enough support in the General Assembly to override a budget veto. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 18, 2015
Normal fight call leads to drug arrests
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Three people are behind bars following a drug bust by Normal police Tuesday.Police were responding to a report of a fight involving ...
Jun 18, 2015
Study: Climate change inevitable, Illinois must prepare for it
A new report at the University of Illinois urges state government to get Illinois ready for the effects of climate change. (Photo courtesy University of Illinois)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 18, 2015
Chambers: Officers can obtain blood test warrants for possible DUIs
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers (left) said a blood test warrant get be obtained in less than two hours. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – What do police offic...
Jun 17, 2015
Auditor General announces plan to retire
Auditor general William Holland plans to retire at the end of the year. (Photo courtesy auditor.Illinois.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The man known for writing blistering...
Jun 17, 2015
DCEO privatization examined during House committee hearing
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a public-private partnership with the DCEO, but he also wants it to sunset at some point. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD &...
Jun 17, 2015
SEIU launches counter advertisement against Rauner
SEIU Healthcare Illinois has launched a 30 second advertisement to show the impact of cuts proposed by Gov. Rauner. (Photo courtesy SEIU)By Joe RagusaSPRINGFIELD – A health care union in Illinoi...
Jun 17, 2015
Bloomington’s old Mennonite Hospital being demolished
The old Mennonite Hospital will be torn down by Oct. 1.(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A long standing building in downtown Bloomington is in the process of being torn down...
Jun 17, 2015
