Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Sen. Brady to offer downstate perspective in leadership post
State Sen. Bill Brady of Bloomington is the new Senate Minority Leader. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The new Republican leader in the State Senate, Bloomingt...
Jun 30, 2017
Appeals court ruling gives hope for new trial in 2003 Bloomington murder
Byron Merriweather is serving 70 years in prison for the murder of Stephen McDade in 2003. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – A man serving 70 years ...
Jun 30, 2017
Bill Brady named Senate Republican Leader
State Sen. Bill Brady has served in the Illinois legislature since 1993. (WJBC file photo) Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Brady on Bloomington has been chosen the Senate’s Republ...
Jun 30, 2017
Legislative leaders uncertain if budget will be approved by new fiscal year
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) and House Speaker Mike Madigan remain at odds over a budget that has eluded lawmakers for two years. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 30, 2017
Funeral services set for state trooper Albin
Illinois State trooper Ryan Albin joined ISP in 2006. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Eric Stock FARMER CITY – Funeral services have been scheduled for the state trooper who was killed...
Jun 30, 2017
