Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Special Olympics 600 volunteers short for championships
Nearly 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the state championships. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of Illinois Special Olympics are preparing for the State Championsh...
Jun 07, 2015
OSF begins ‘virtual’ on-call care
OSF Healthcare has launched a new online on-call system where patients can videochat with a medical professional from the comfort of their own home. (Photo courtesy OSF)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2015
Roadblock for snow in appellate court ruling
Jamie Snow’s latest petition denied. (Courtesy McLean County Jail)By Terry JamesA judge is saying “No” to Jamie Snow.The Bloomington man is spending life behind bars following his co...
Jun 05, 2015
Woman claims her brother was molested by Hastert
A woman claiming to be the sister of a man Dennis Hastert sexually abused while at Yorkville High School has told ABC News about the alleged misconduct. (Photo by Doug Bowman/flickr)By Jim Ander...
Jun 05, 2015
Pontiac inmate charged with murdering his cellmate
Michael Bragg, 34, is accused of murdering his cellmate in Dec. 2014. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections)By Joe RagusaPONTIAC – An inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center is ac...
Jun 05, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan professor conducts dog study
Illinois Wesleyan professor Ellen Furlong is conducting a study on the behaviors of dogs. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan professor is trying to get ins...
Jun 05, 2015
Bloomington man found, arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police found and arrested Antonio Conely Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – A man, who was reported missing last week, has been ...
Jun 05, 2015
Illinois House approves workers compensation reform
State Rep. Jay Hoffman injured workers should have their benefits reduced for legitimate claims. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – An alleged revamp o...
Jun 05, 2015
Rauner to cabinet: Prepare for tough times with no budget
Gov. Bruce Rauner addressed cabinet members about the budget stalemate on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy IOCI Media Services)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The audience was differe...
Jun 04, 2015
Bloomington Library Board fails again to select firm to help expansion
The Bloomington Public Library Board voted to a draw Wednesday when it came down to selecting one of two architecture firms to expand the library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jun 03, 2015
