Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Brady can’t tell when budget stalemate might end
State Sen. Bill Brady said Illinois needs to pass a balanced budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The budget struggle continues in Springfield and State Sen. Bill Brady ...
Jul 20, 2015
2015 a tough year for farmers
Flooding is causing 2015 to be a tough year for farmers. (WJBC archive photo)By Dave Dahl/IRNWatseka – They’re from the government, and they’re here to help.Illinois Director of Agri...
Jul 20, 2015
LaHood says he won’t misuse campaign funds
State Sen. Darin LaHood faces Democrat Rob Mellon in September’s special election to replace Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Republican 18th Congressional Di...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks blood donations during Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive is Monday afternoon at the Avanti’s in Bloomington.You can donate until 6 p.m. Those who donate will receive...
Jul 20, 2015
Illinois lab ready for radioactive or nuclear emergency
Clinton Nuclear Power Plant has been under review for closure by its parent company. (WJBC File Photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois laboratory is one of just nine in the nation selecte...
Jul 19, 2015
McLean County residents looking for fans to beat the heat
The Salvation Army of McLean County is helping families stay cool. (Photo courtesy Flickr)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – There are people in the community without proper air conditioning and nobody...
Jul 19, 2015
LeRoy offers reward for stolen city trucks
The LeRoy Police Department reports one of two city vehicles stolen on Friday has been recovered. (Photo courtesy LeRoy Police Department)By WJBC StaffLeROY – LeRoy Police are investigating an o...
Jul 18, 2015
Bloomington man faces September murder trial
A Sept. 21 trial date has been set in Anthony Davis-Dickson’s murder trial. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man charged in the death of a homeless man is schedule...
Jul 18, 2015
Torando slams Western Illinois community
A tornado destroyed homes in Cameron, Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Tyler Bachman/IRNCAMERON – After Thursday’s tornado ripped through Cameron, emergency personnel and various agencies are...
Jul 17, 2015
Rauner surveys tornado damage in Delavan
35 homes were damaged in Thursday night’s storm. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiDELAVAN – Gov. Bruce Rauner surveyed tornado damage Friday morning in Tazewell County’s Town of De...
Jul 17, 2015
