Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Madigan warns some eclipse glasses are phony
Recalls have already been issued but fake glasses continue to be sold, putting your eye safety at risk. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By WJBC Staff SRINGFIELD – Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan...
Aug 18, 2017
White set to seek 6th term
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said he will run for a sixth term in 2018. (Photo courtesy Faecbook/Jesse White) RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – When it comes to political life in Illinois,...
Aug 18, 2017
Harold promises to fight corruption if elected state AG
Former Miss America turned lawyer Erika Harold is promising to fight corruption if elected as Illinois attorney general. (Photo courtesy Twitter/Erika Harold)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Aug 17, 2017
Prosecutors: Bloomington driver had been drinking heavily before crash with bicyclist
Bloomington Police have arrested Steven J. Mccuen after he struck a bicyclist and drove away on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/City of Bloomington – Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – T...
Aug 17, 2017
State Police to probe city credit card use for mayoral trip to Japan
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left) said it’s a “absolute, total lie” that the city improperly booked his girlfriend’s trip to Japan with a government credit card. Renn...
Aug 17, 2017
Bloomington Police seek tips to solve 2012 murder of homeless man
Police are asking the public’s help to find out who killed Robert Jeronimus, whose body was discovered under the Center Street Bridge on Aug. 16, 2012.(Bloomington Police Department photo...
Aug 16, 2017
ISU move-in welcomes new and returning students
Incoming freshmen eagerly await the keys to their rooms. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The streets and parking lots surrounding the dorms of Illinois State Unive...
Aug 16, 2017
Unit 5 buses on track for new school year
Despite last year’s bus woes, Unit 5’s superintendent says this year the buses are running more smoothly. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Schools are open and despite the...
Aug 16, 2017
Renner: Aldermen need to ‘step up’ if they won’t hire aide
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said the mayor’s position which pays $12,000 is truly a full-time job. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said if the...
Aug 16, 2017
Fairbury Fair opens today
The Fairbury Fair runs through Sunday. (WJBC file photo) By Cynthia Grau FAIRBURY – The 141st annual Fairbury Fair begins today with a long list of events suitable for young and old. Today, ther...
Aug 16, 2017
