Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington creates downtown task force
A nine-member commission will produce a report on downtown Bloomington by the end of the year for the city council to review. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomin...
May 09, 2017
Durbin wants deeper investigation of Russian involvement in election
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said an independent commission should look deeper into Russian interference in U.S. elections last year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By RFD Radio/WFMBWASHINGTON – ...
May 09, 2017
Military says Islamic State leader killed in raid where Rodgers died
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Rodgers family) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – The Pentagon said the head of the Islamic State in Afghanistan was ...
May 08, 2017
Durbin rails against GOP healthcare plan
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin slammed the American Health Care Act which the U.S. House approved last week. (Photo courtesy Senate Democrats/flickr) By RFD Radio SPRINGFIELD – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wrap...
May 08, 2017
Rodgers’ burial part of Evergreen Cemetery’s prolific history
Josh Rodgers was laid to rest Saturday at Evergreen Cemetery in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Evergreen Cemetery) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The solemn and patriotic events of rec...
May 08, 2017
Bloomington proclamation to honor Rodgers
Josh Rodgers was killed during a fight against ISIS in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy Vonda Rodgers) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Two days after he was laid to rest, U.S. Army Ranger Sergeant...
May 08, 2017
AT&T wants out from ‘old-phone’ requirement
AT&T is pushing Illinois lawmakers to help get out from under a decades-old requirement that is hurting your cell phone signal.(Photo courtesy Pixabay) By lllinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
May 07, 2017
IHSA looks for ways to bost attendance at basketball finals
Peoria Civic Center’s Carver Arena will host the IHSA basketball finals thrugh at least 2020. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Peoria Civic Center) By Jim Taylor/RFD Radio BLOOMINGTON – The state ...
May 07, 2017
Rep. Davis puts constituent input on airlines to work
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis has been requesting feedback on customer service. (WJBC File Photo) By WFMB/RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis asked constituents to share their experiences wit...
May 07, 2017
IESA issues scholar attitude awards
Magician Steve Bargatze entertained students at the IESA Scholar Attitude Awards lunch in Bloomington with assistance from Evan Stegall from Macomb Jr. High School, and Payton Kinder from Jasper Count...
May 07, 2017
