Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Duckworth slams Trump’s DACA termination
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth said it would be heartless and irresponsible to end DACA. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., is taking a preemptive strike ag...
Sep 05, 2017
Rural communities continue to shrink as jobless woes mount
A lack of job opportunities is forcing thousands of residents to leave rural counties in Illinois. (Photo by Doug Kerr/Flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois rural communities ...
Sep 04, 2017
Illinois crops suffering from drought
Parts of central and southern Illinois are experiencing drought conditions after a month devoid of much rain. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A dry Augu...
Sep 03, 2017
Bloomington Farmers Market provides family-friendly environment
For over 40 years, the Bloomington Farmers Market has served not only as a place to buy fresh produce, but also a place to spend time with family. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON –...
Sep 03, 2017
Tazewell County Coroner identifies two people killed in crash Friday
Two people who were killed in a car crash in Tazewell County Friday have been identified. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron and WMBD-TV TAZEWELL COUNTY – The two people killed in ...
Sep 03, 2017
Most university employees don’t work in a classroom
Students are heading back to class at Illinois’ public universities this month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It’s no surprise to the people who wo...
Sep 02, 2017
Midwest Food Bank and Salvation Army partner for Harvey relief
Midwest Food Bank and the Salvation Army are working together to assist victims of Hurricane Harvey. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Following the devastation left in the wake o...
Sep 02, 2017
Bloomington Union Leader is Honored as WJBC’s Laborer of the Year
Renee Nestler is being honored as WJBC’s 2017 Laborer of the Year. By Sean CopelandWJBC’s 2017 Laborer of the Year says devotion to the union movement is in her blood.Renee Nest...
Sep 01, 2017
Police catch suspect caught on video in Circle K hold-up
Police arrested Tony Harold for the robbery early Thursday of the Circle K convenience store on S. Main St. (Bloomington Police photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It didn’t take long...
Aug 31, 2017
State unable to convince judge to allow hearsay testimony in Zimmerman murder case
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski holds firm on earlier rulings prohibiting prosecutors from presenting certain hearsay testimony at Kirk Zimmerman’s trial. (pool photo) By Howard Packowitz BL...
Aug 31, 2017
