Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Central Catholic named National Blue Ribbon School
Central Catholic High School ranked as the most challenging school in Illinois south of Chicago, (Photo courtesy Facebook/CentralCatholicHighSchool) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Central Cathol...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017

Muller: Scandal shocking, but clean-up of college athletics welcome
Illinois State coach Dan Muller credits his college coach and coaching mentor Kevin Stallings for setting a solid example. (Photo GoRedbirds.com) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The FBI’s involv...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017

Supreme Court to hear forced union dues case
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Illinois case over forced union dues. (Photo by Flickr/dbking) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois state worker’s ...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017

LeRoy man convicted of attempted sexual assault, burglary
Thomas Price was convicted of burglary and attempted sexual assault after a one-day bench trial. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police) By Greg Halbleib LEROY – A McLean County judge has found a LeRoy ma...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017
Pub II closes for renovations
Managers of Pub II in Normal hope to reopen this weekend. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV NORMAL – A popular Twin Cities restaurant is partially closed for renovations. Pub II is...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017

Comptroller Mendoza endorses Pritzker for governor
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza announced her endorsement of J.B. Pritzker in the 2018 race for Illinois governor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Susana Mendoza) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – Democra...
Syndicated Author Sep 28, 2017

Rep. Brady opposes tax hike for construction bill
State Rep. Dan Brady says he’s opposed to raising the gas tax to fund a capital bill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An increase in the state’s gas tax is one idea und...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2017

Duckworth cheers stalled health care reform vote
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said it’s time to get back to work on fixes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy D...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2017

Rauner signs Conor’s Law
Gov, Bruce Rauner signed Conor’s Law on Tuesday at Blackburn College. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By Doug Jenkins/WBGZ Radio/RFD Radio CARLINVILLE – Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation ...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2017

Latest data show modest Twin-Cities home sales slide
Latest data from the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors show existing home sales declined 0.6 percent during the first eight months of the year, compared to the same time last year. (Ph...
Syndicated Author Sep 27, 2017



