Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Man sought in armed robbery near ISU campus
Normal Police released security video images from an armed robbery at University Liquors on Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Normal Police) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – Police are investi...
Mar 30, 2017
McLean Co. unemployment rate drops
McLean County unemployment numbers dropped over the past year. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – The most recent unemployment rate for McLean County dropped one full percen...
Mar 30, 2017 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
Bustos wants independent investigation into Trump’s Russia ties
U.S. Rep Cheri Bustos is calling for an independent investigation into President Donald Trump’s alleged ties to Russia. (Photo courtesy www.house.gov) By RFD Radio WASHINGTON – Western Ill...
Mar 30, 2017
3 mumps cases confirmed on Illinois State University campus
The McLean County Health Department says mumps could potentially spread on the ISU campus after three cases were confirmed this week. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County ...
Mar 29, 2017
Durbin: GOP needs to avoid ‘nuclear’ option on Gorsuch
Neil Gorusch was nominated by President Trump in January to fill a U.S. Supreme Court vacancy caused by the death of Antonin Scalia. (Photo courtesy Neil Gorsuch/Facebook) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIEL...
Mar 29, 2017
Report: Schock claims staffer secretly recorded him for feds
Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock faces a July 11 trial date. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – Lawyers for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock are alleging federal investigators broke the law ...
Mar 29, 2017
Digital hunting licenses proposed for Illinois
State Rep. Avery Bourne sponsored a bill creating digital hunting licenses. (Photo courtesy ilga.gov) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Digital hunting licenses could be the wave of...
Mar 28, 2017
Sen. Brady introduces balanced budget measures as lawmakers return to Springfield
State Sen. Bill Brady introduced seven bills to balance the budget and pay down the state’s bill backlog. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib SPRINGFIELD – As lawmakers returned to S...
Mar 28, 2017
Motorcyclist injured in October crash files lawsuit against First Student
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is suing First Student. . (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The company that buses Unit 5 students faces ...
Mar 28, 2017
Boys & Girls Club fights for funding
The Boys & Girls Club could lose some funding if President Donald Trump’s budget is approved. (Photo Facebook/boysandgirlsclubbloomingtonnormal) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The Boy...
Mar 27, 2017
