Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Wildlife officials issue citations for illegal deer hunting
Hunters are being reminded to cover their bases to ensure they don’t receive a citation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police)By Illinois Radio N...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2017

Bloomington man identified in fatal stabbing
Cullen Hedrick of Bloomington died Saturday afternoon after he was stabbed in the chest. (Photo courtesy DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been identified ...
Syndicated Author Dec 03, 2017

Illinois lawmakers fret over rising pension costs
Members from both sides of the aisle in Springfield are worried about the rising costs of the state's pension bill next year. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois l...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2017

Rauner: Brandt deal a ‘home run’ for local taxing bodies
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner meets with reporters at Brandt Industries’ new U.S. headquarters between Hudson and Normal. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Gov...
Syndicated Author Dec 02, 2017

Candidate for governor backs ISU grad, research assistants’ attempts to unionize
Candidate for governor Daniel Biss stood with Illinois State University’s graduate and research assistants, who want to unionize. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – De...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

Chestnut’s employee assistance program sold to Canadian company
Chestnut Health Systems CEO Russell Hagen, who was scheduled to retire in January, will remain at Chestnut on a part-time basis after his retirement to assist with the integration of CGP into M...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

With tax breaks in hand, Brandt Industries set to begin production here in early 2018
Governor Bruce Rauner said Friday was a great day for Illinois. Canada’s Brandt Industry announced it will begin producing agriculture equipment at a plant just north of Normal in the fir...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

Harmony Park Project aims to convert playground into inclusive space
Initial plans to convert the Rollingbrook Park playground into an inclusive area include a soft surface and fencing. (Photo Facebook/Harmony Park Project) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – L...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

Green Top Grocery surpasses $1 million showcasing local products
After six months in operation, Green Top Grocery in Bloomington has hit a sales milestone.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Green Top Grocery)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A local cooperative grocery tha...
Syndicated Author Dec 01, 2017

10 Illinois soldiers return from Kuwait deployment
It's home for the holidays for ten Illinois soldiers returning from Kuwait. (Photo courtesy Illinois News Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Ten Illinois soldiers who are p...
Syndicated Author Nov 30, 2017



