Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Coroner, Sheriff seek public’s help to identify Funks Grove murder victim
The coroner and sheriff’s office released a photo of the victim’s gray necklace with white colored stones and blue connecting hearts. By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jul 03, 2017
Accused kidnapper makes first court appearance
The FBI arrested a Champaign man for abducting U of I visiting scholar Yingying Zhang. Investigators believe the Chinese student is dead.(Photo courtesy of University of Illinois) By Greg Halbleib URB...
Jul 03, 2017
Funeral procession route set for fallen trooper
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Greg Halbleib FARMER CITY – The funeral procession route for State Trooper Ryan Albin has been set...
Jul 03, 2017
Sen. Brady: Budget bill a last-minute ‘stunt’
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady tells WJBC’s Patti Penn the state budget which passed the Illinois House still needs more work. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – As the spending pla...
Jul 03, 2017
Illinoisans lose upwards of $932 million a year because of conflicted retirement advice
A financial advisor suggests monitoring fees charged to maintain retirement accounts. (Photo Flickr/TaxCredits) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Lack of knowledge about th...
Jul 01, 2017
