Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Ag leaders praise proposed water regulation rollbacks
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said farmers know best when it comes to managing their waterways. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – Criti...
Jul 12, 2017
Renner denies Hucks’ request for new liquor license to allow video gaming
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner denied a request for Huck’s to service alcohol on site. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A convenience store has been struck down in its request ...
Jul 12, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth: Trump commission request violates federal law
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said took part in a Tuesday news conference to slam President Don’a;d Trump’s election integrity commission. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – D...
Jul 12, 2017
Residents share thoughts on revamping aging O’Neil Park
O’Neil Pool in Bloomington recently opened for its 43rd season. (Photo by WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is hoping to make a big splash in its city parks over...
Jul 12, 2017
Eureka College removes ‘interim’ from leader’s job title
Eureka College’s President, Jamel Wright. (Photo courtesy of Eureka College.) By Howard PackowitzEureka College’s 27th president is a woman’s who’s held the office o...
Jul 12, 2017
Multiple injuries in I-55 SUV wreck near Funks Grove
An SUV rolled over on I-55 near Funks Grove on Tuesday. (Photo by Katie Crow)By Howard PackowitzFUNKS GROVE – Seven people were hurt when the sport utility vehicle they were in flipped in the so...
Jul 11, 2017
Bloomington social justice rally highlights health care
(File photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – As Republicans in Congress look to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, several people in Bloomington-Normal ...
Jul 11, 2017
Treasurer urges Gov. Rauner to champion budget, tax hikes he vetoed
After Democrats and some Republicans voted to override Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto of the state budget, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Rauner needs to embrace the change. (WJBC file photo) By G...
Jul 11, 2017
McLean County judge keeps bond for two murder defendants
Christine Roush and Matthew Isbell are charged with murder in the death of Teresa Poehlman. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A judge has kept bond intact for two ...
Jul 11, 2017
Bloomington council backs Washington St. bike lanes
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Bike BloNo) By Howard Packowitz After weeks of public hearings, the Bloomington City Council unanimously agreed Monday night to amend the city’s master pla...
Jul 11, 2017
