Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Green Top, Fresh Thyme groceries set to open
Green Top Grocery in Bloomington is scheduled to open Friday at noon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Green Top Grocery) By WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – After five years of planning, Green Top Grocery in Bloo...
May 03, 2017
Rodgers’ parents see no blame, only prayers, in friendly fire probe
Remembering Josh Rodgers By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The parents of the fallen U.S. Army Ranger from Bloomington-Normal say the military is keeping them updated on the investigation into J...
May 03, 2017
Rauner asks court to allow firing of patronage hires
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants permission from the court to fire patronage hires at the Illinois Department of Transportation. (Photo Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
May 02, 2017
Sen. Brady: Plan to license gun dealers creates more bureaucracy
State Sen. Bill Brady says a proposal to allow the state to license gun dealers is redundant. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Senate has approved a measure to g...
May 01, 2017
Ex-Redbirds get NFL invites; O’Shaughnessy dealt to Patriots
Cameron Lee (left) and Mark Spelman are both one step closer to fulfilling their NFL dreams. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Five former Redbirds found new homes during th...
Apr 29, 2017
United Way looks for donations for upcoming Trunkin’ Treasure
The United Way of Livingston County has a bug fundraising rummage sale planned for next weekend. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News The United Way of Livingston County will have a booth set u...
Apr 29, 2017
Hundreds attend People’s Climate March in Washington, D.C.
Hundreds of people converged on Washington, D.C. to voice their concerns about climate change. (Photo courtesy Mark Henneberry) By Patrick Baron WASHINGTON, D.C. – As President Trump reached 100...
Apr 29, 2017
Extension offering free diabetes education
The local University of Illinois Extension is giving people a chance to become more educated about diabetes. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News EUREKA – The local University of Illinois...
Apr 29, 2017
Illinois lawmakers hear from Colorado legal weed regulator about recreational pot
A Colorado state official has outlined some aspects of that state’s recreational marijuana rules for Illinois lawmakers. (Photo Flickr/Brett Levin) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFI...
Apr 29, 2017
Friends pledge to preserve local soldier’s legacy
Remembering Josh Rodgers By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – It’s not the end of Josh Rodgers’ legacy, it’s only the beginning, according to Rodgers’ close friend, N...
Apr 28, 2017
