Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois credit rating reaches record low after another missed budget deadline
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs said Illinois lawmakers and Gov. Bruce Rauner ignored his warnings of another credit downgrade. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Illinois c...
Jun 02, 2017
OSF unveils upgrades to Wound Care Clinic in Bloomington
During hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the patient enters a special chamber to breathe in pure oxygen in air pressure levels higher than average. (Photo courtesy OSF HealthCare) By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON R...
Jun 02, 2017
Medical clinic in Normal takes up gardening for better health
Michelle Rush, who works in Human Resources at Advocate BroMenn, works on one of the raised planting beds, where tomatoes will soon grow. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL &#...
Jun 02, 2017
Local man booked for murder, Coroner identifies victim of North Normal shooting
(Getty photos) By Howard Packowitz and Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Normal police said a local man was in custody and the coroner identified the victim of Wednesday afternoon’s f...
Jun 01, 2017
Still no budget in sight for Illinois after lawmakers blow through deadline
Gov. Bruce Rauner (center) spoke at a news conference Wednesday with Republican leaders Christine Radogno and Jim Durkin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network S...
Jun 01, 2017
McLean County courtroom security prepares for cell phone ban
The McLean County Sheriff’s Office has placed a locker outside its offices that will hold confiscated cell phones when a ban takes effect June 1. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Jun 01, 2017
Economic development group assisting Pontiac business
The Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council markets the area to new and existing businesses. (Photo courtesy GLCEDC) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Greater Livingston County Econom...
May 30, 2017
$5.4 billion tax hike vote expected in Illinois House
State Rep. David Harris said the proposal increase in the Illinois income tax is too steep. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in an Illi...
May 30, 2017
Chipotle falls victim to cybersecurity attack
Chipotle restaurants nationwide were hit with a cyber attack, including three in the Twin Cities. (Photo Courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Three Chipotle Mexican Gri...
May 29, 2017
Chicago pays tribute to fallen Bloomington soldier Josh Rodgers
Josh Rodgers By Howard Packowitz CHICAGO – The mother of U.S. Army Ranger Josh Rodgers took part in Memorial Day ceremonies at a site that was once the hub of anti-war protests dur...
May 29, 2017
