Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
3rd person arrested in LeRoy armed robbery
LeRoy Police say an armed robbery on March 12 was an isolated incident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock LeROY – Police say they have arrested a third person in connection w...
Mar 27, 2017
Bloomington to discuss lowering Fox Creek Road speed limit
The current speed limit on Fox Creek Road is 40 miles per hour. (Photo courtesy National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington alderman will hold a ...
Mar 27, 2017
New bill aims to increase space between airline seats
The new bill would increase the space between seats on commercial flights, but many increase ticket prices. (Photo courtesy Flickr/ Alex Martinez) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A bill ...
Mar 26, 2017
Poll: Illinoisans divided on Affordable Care Act
A poll shows that Illinois residents are conflicted when it comes to the Affordable Care Act. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A survey conducted by the Paul Simon Public ...
Mar 26, 2017
Dick Durbin holds town hall at IWU
US Senator Dick Durbin addressed the crowd’s concerns about healthcare, among other social topics. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – US Senator Dick Durbin answe...
Mar 25, 2017
Marijuana Policy Project, Illinois lawmakers pushing marijuana legalization
Illinois already allows use of marijuana for medical purposes. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – New legislation in Springfield would allow Illinois residents to possess up to o...
Mar 25, 2017
Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stab...
Mar 24, 2017
Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The are...
Mar 24, 2017
Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered ...
Mar 24, 2017
Almost 90 percent of Illinois counties losing population
Nearly all Illinois metropolitan areas dropped in population according to the most recent census figures. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nearly all...
Mar 24, 2017
