Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Country Financial awards employee for patriotism
By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – When National Guardsman Sgt. Sean Roy is serving his country, his co-workers have his back at the office. Roy, who works in the Country Financial Central Cl...
May 29, 2017
Illinois House proclamation honors Sgt. Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Illinois House members observed a moment of silence last week in honor of Army Ranger Sgt. Jos...
May 29, 2017
Gibson City man accused of sexually abusing child in Normal
By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Police detectives have arrested a Gibson City man in a year-old child sexual abuse case. Courtney Rockwell, 27, is charged with predatory crimin...
May 26, 2017
Bloomington murder suspect accused of stabbing victim 105 times, bail set at $5 million
Bloomington Police arrested Kyle Brestan, 32, Thursday on murder charges in the stabbing death of Shannon Hastings. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
May 26, 2017
