Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
More questions than answers in announced Illinois Innovation Network
Gov. Bruce Rauner announced the Illinois Innovation Network during a Thursday news conference in Chicago. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD ̵...
Oct 20, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth slam ‘irresponsible’ budget
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin spoke on the Senate floor this week against a budget bill which passed Thursday in a 51-49 vote. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – Democratic U...
Oct 20, 2017
Prosecutors: Young woman aided victim in Facebook Live brawl
Michael Burton is free on bond on a felony charge for allegedly broadcasting the beating of a partially nude teenage girl on Facebook Live. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMING...
Oct 19, 2017
Duckworth says she’s seen Obama meeting Gold Star families
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth took exception to President Trump’s remarks that President Obama didn't contact gold star family members. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WA...
Oct 19, 2017
OSF to break ground on new primary care facility in Normal
OSF Healthcare has started construction on new primary and promotp care offices at 1765 Bradford Ln. in Normal. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Breanna Lea/WMBD NORMAL – OSF Healthcare is breaking g...
Oct 19, 2017
Prosecutor Chambers: What’s put on the internet doesn’t go away
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said it appears a minor was the victim of a brawl in Normal last weekend that was broadcast on Facebook Live. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Pac...
Oct 19, 2017
ISU Police seek to ease safety worries after latest gun crime
A second report this month of shots fired near the ISU campus prompts university police to put out an advisory to calm safety concerns. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Illinois St...
Oct 18, 2017
Risk of strong earthquakes bolsters reason to take part in global Shakeout drill
Drop, cover and hold are the three basics to be emphasized during Thursday morning’s Shakeout drill to prepare for earthquakes. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Emergency Management Agency) By Greg Bish...
Oct 18, 2017
ISU astronomer: NASA strikes gold in detecting star collision
Illinois State University planetarium director Thomas Willmitch explained how a recently-detected violent collision of stars is offering new clues into the mysteries of the universe. (Photo by Eric St...
Oct 18, 2017
McLean County explores election offices merger
McLean County is looking for ways to consolidate election operations with Bloomington as a cost-saving measure. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County officials are explorin...
Oct 17, 2017
