Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Senate approves harassment bills
State Sen. Karen McCounnaughay said lawmakers can’t be trusted to police themselves. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate debated and discussed top...
Nov 08, 2017
Illinois lawmakers override student loan veto, sustain collective bargaining veto
State Rep. Jerry Long said the bill to criminalize right-to-work zones is political theater. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner’...
Nov 08, 2017
OSF still in talks to stay in Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois’ PPO
OSF HealthCare, which runs Bloomington’s OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, said it’s still in talks to remain part of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois’ PPO network. (File photo...
Nov 07, 2017
Hales, on his last day as city manager, praised for shoring up Bloomington finances
David Hales receives parting gifts from the mayor and city council on his final day as Bloomington’s city manager. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) By Howard Packowitz BLO...
Nov 07, 2017
Springfield man identified as victim of fatal SUV crash near Bloomington
Authorities say John Brillhart, 45, of Springfield was driving at a high rate of speed when his SUV went off I-55, a mile south of Veterans Parkway, late Monday night.(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonSc...
Nov 07, 2017
Redbirds still have MVFC goals in sight after loss
Brock Spack’s Illinois State Redbirds visit South Dakota State on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Brock Spack’s Illinois State football Redbirds will try ...
Nov 07, 2017
Ameren awards Bloomington $2,500 grant, ‘Progressive City’ designation
Bloomington City Hall will be the recipient of the grant fund awarded to the City of Bloomington today through the replacement of flourescent lighting with LEDs throughout the building. (W...
Nov 07, 2017
Illinois sends guard troops on first state hurricane mission
Soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard's 933rd Military Police Company prepare to deploy to Puerto Rico in Peoria, Ill., Nov. 3, 2017. The unit sent 154 soldiers to the island in support of th...
Nov 07, 2017
United Way donors sought year-round
Fundraising efforts for United Way of McLean County are no longer limited to a specific campaign period. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County wants to be pa...
Nov 07, 2017
Prosecutor: Car burglaries increase as temperatures fall
Livingston County authorities say they see a large increase in vehicle break-ins when the weather turns cold. (Photo courtesy Livingston County) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – Certain crimes seem to ...
Nov 06, 2017
