Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch for McLean County, much of Central Illinois
The National Weather Service is calling for around eight inches of snow in Central Illinois this weekend. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric Stock and Joe RagusaLINCOLN – Get ready...
Jan 30, 2015
Durbin backs bill to open travel to Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin recently returned from a trip to Cuba. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin just got back from Cuba and he wants all A...
Jan 29, 2015
Report says Illinois does poorly in addressing poverty
The Social IMPACT Research Center has published a new study that says Illinois doesn't do well with poverty compared to other states. (Photo courtesy The Social IMPACT Research Center)By John Gre...
Jan 29, 2015
3rd suspect arrested in cigarette store armed robbery
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say th...
Jan 29, 2015
Illinois proposal calls for review after officer shootings
State Rep. Christian Mitchell has proposed a bill to require an independent review following any shooting involving a police officer. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 29, 2015
Durbin working to save DACA policy
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Saving protections for undocumented immigrants who came into the U.S. as children is the top priority for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (...
Jan 28, 2015
VIDEO: Local domestic violence awareness group promotes Super Bowl ad
The NFL is donating $4.5 million in ad space for a 30-second ad promoting domestic violence awareness. (Photo courtesy YouTube/NoMore.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Super Bowl Sunday is known as...
Jan 28, 2015
Rep. Brady wants to change how legislative grants can be spent
State Rep. Dan Brady (right) is looking into a possible constitutional amendment to allow legislative grants to be used for more than just capital projects, such as the one distributed by State Sen. B...
Jan 28, 2015
Rauner wants to create ‘right-to-work’ zones
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois’ slow job growth is because collective bargaining agreements can require workers to join the union. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Mike Spauling/...
Jan 28, 2015
ISU student dies after weekend hit-and-run
Benjamin Allison died at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Ben Allison's Legacy)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University student Benjamin Allison, 20, of Crys...
Jan 27, 2015
