Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Field of candidates seeking to challenge Rep. Davis keeps growing
Betsy Dirksen Londrigan of Springfield is the third candidate to officially declare for the Democratic nomination in the 13th Congressional District. (Photo courtesy Chris Withers) By Eric Stock SPRIN...
Jul 06, 2017
Christmas in July hopes to help high demand at Bloomington food pantry
The Salvation Army will have red kettles at four Bloomington-Normal locations on Friday. (WJBC file photo)(WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of Bloomington is geari...
Jul 06, 2017
Rauner urges House to not override tax hike veto
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at a news conference Wednesday in which he urged the Illinois House nnot to override his budget veto. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Jul 06, 2017
‘Giant’ parks and rec chief mourned in Normal
Ron Blemler directed Normal’s Parks and Recreation Department for 33 years until his retirement in 2002. Blemler died Tuesday. He was 74. (Photo courtesy East Lawn Funeral Home) By Howard...
Jul 06, 2017
Portillo’s set for Aug. 15 opening in Normal
Portillo’s plans to open a location on Landmark Dr. in Normal on Aug. 15. (Photo by Sam Howzit) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Portillo’s Restaurant in Normal will be open for b...
Jul 05, 2017
McLean County Coroner identifies body found in Funks Grove
By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the woman who was found dead in Funks Grove on Sunday.The woman, 47-year-old Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria, was fo...
Jul 05, 2017
Bloomington police outline 4th of July rules for Miller Park
Bloomington police are reminding residents of safety rules for the Independence Day activities at Miller Park.(WJBC file photo) BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have implemented some temp...
Jul 04, 2017
Drone delivery of AEDs to cardiac emergencies considered in Illinois
Drones are being considered to send AEDs to some areas of the country. (WJBC File Photo) By Cole Lauterback/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An overseas study found that lifesaving devices c...
Jul 04, 2017
Illinois legislature in session for Independence Day
Lawmakers continue hammering out a state budget on this Independence Day. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – With a looming veto of a $5.4 billion permanent ta...
Jul 04, 2017
WalletHub: Illinois ranks low on patriotism
Only one state in the country is less patriotic than Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/planetc1) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ranks near the bottom of the list...
Jul 04, 2017
