Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gov. Rauner in State of the State: ‘We have planted the seeds of growth’
Gov. Bruce Rauner sounded familiar themes in his State of the State address. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner says he's planted th...
Jan 31, 2018
Judge refuses to lower bond for piano teacher accused of molesting teenage girl
Aaron Michael Parlier is charged with nine sexual assault counts for allegedly molesting a teenage girl over a four year period ending in July 2013. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By ...
Jan 31, 2018
Heartland Community College gets career training grant from State Farm
Heartland Community College plans to use the grant from State Farm to offer career training,career coaching and program development.(Photo courtesy HCC) By Eric Stock and Greg Halbleib NORMAL – ...
Jan 31, 2018
Zoning board unanimously recommends approval of northeastern McLean County wind farm
Supporters and opponents of a proposed northeastern McLean County wind farm attended Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The board voted unanimously to recommend InvenergyR...
Jan 31, 2018
Illinois pushes back against medical marijuana expansion
A judge has ordered another condition to be added to Illinois' Medical Cannabis Pilot Program, but the Illinois Department of Public Health could appeal. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Il...
Jan 30, 2018
Ex-Replex manager admits to theft
Joe Rodts faces sentencing on April 6. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The former head of the LeRoy Replex has admitted to stealing close to 80-thousand dollars f...
Jan 30, 2018
Bloomington Police look for suspect in second hold-up this month at Risque’s
Bloomington Police are investigating a robbery at Risque’s on N. Main St. It’s the second hold-up this month at the business. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Jan 30, 2018
McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals set to vote on wind farm
The McLean County Zoning Board of Appeals is set to vote Tuesday night on Invenergy’s application to build a 100-turbine wind farm in northeastern McLean County. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Howa...
Jan 30, 2018
Renner unsure if council will approve ‘welcoming’ ordinance compromise
Bloomington aldermen will meet February 12 at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to take final action on a proposed ‘welcoming city’ ordinance. They met at BCPA December 18 to ...
Jan 29, 2018
School funding discussion expected as lawmakers return to Springfield
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in Springfield differ on how and if school funding is changed. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ school fundin...
Jan 29, 2018
