Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police uncover ‘clandestine’ marijuana growing operation in Bloomington
Normal Police said they cracked down on a covert marijuana growing operation on Mt. Vernon Dr. in Bloomington. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal Police said they...
Jun 30, 2017
Republicans say Democrats’ reforms are shams, while governor threatens extra overtime
Gov. Bruce Rauner has said he will extend the special legislative session if lawmakers don’t agree on a budget by Friday’s deadline. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio ...
Jun 29, 2017
District 87 set to open schools on time despite state budget turmoil
District 87 superintendent Barry Reilly said Wednesday school will open as usual this fall even without state aid. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – District 87 school s...
Jun 29, 2017
CIRA starting faster security screening program
TSA Pre allows members expedited screening, which includes keeping their shoes, belts, and outerwear on. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Ai...
Jun 28, 2017
Divorce attorney: New Illinois law incentivizes one parent to keep child away from the other
The laws in Illinois regarding child support will change next month to reflect not only the estranged couples’ incomes but also the amount of time they spend with their children. (Photo courtesy...
Jun 28, 2017
Bloomington man donates airplane to charity
Ed Eisenberg has donated a 1972 Cherokee 180 airplane to Wings of Hope. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has made a donation to a St. Louis base...
Jun 28, 2017
Barickman: Madigan needs to take meaningful budget step
State Sen. Jason Barickman hopes House Speaker Michael Madigan will change and meaningfully work toward a budget compromise. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman)By Cynthia GrauSPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 27, 2017
LaHood: Health care plan must curb Medicaid abuse
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said Illinois is one of many states that makes it too easy for some to qualify for Medicaid. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Da...
Jun 27, 2017
Illinois House Democrats to unveil budget plan during Tuesday leaders meeting
Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan said Illinois Demcorats will introduce a budget plan during a leaders meeting on Tuesday. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SP...
Jun 27, 2017
McLean County’s chief prosecutor welcomes unusually harsh sentence for child molester
Cristian Aranda was sentenced Friday to 32-years in prison for child molestation By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County States Attorney Jason Chambers said it’s very...
Jun 27, 2017
