Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Coverston Anderson named interim health department director
The department anticipates a search for a permanent director to begin soon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Cathy Coverston Anderson has been appointed interim McLean County H...
Syndicated Author Feb 15, 2017

Twin Cities legislators find encouragement in Rauner’s budget proposals
Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered his budget address Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Illinois legislators from Bloomington-Normal liked what Gov. Bruc...
Syndicated Author Feb 15, 2017

Renner says he wants to revisit council’s public comment rules
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner says the council’s public comment rules have allowed topics to stray from city business. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari...
Syndicated Author Feb 15, 2017

MC Sports filing for bankruptcy, closing Eastland Mall store
MC Sports announced it’s filing for bankruptcy Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Nicholas Eckhart) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – MC Sports is filing for bankruptcy and liquidating all ass...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Judge sets trial date for accused murderer Mellor
Sarah Mellor allegedly killed her husband in October 2016. (Woodford County photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A 30-year-old Bloomington woman accused of murdering her husband faces a jury ...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Women stand in solidarity for One Billion Rising campaign
The women inside the gym at the YWCA participated in Zumba and yoga exercises as part of the event. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – One in three women across the planet w...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Duckworth takes on massive price spikes on anti-overdose medication
Sen. Tammy Duckworth has joined 30 other senators to find answers from Kaleo Pharmaceuticals. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Illinois State University seeks feedback in online survey
Illinois State University is asking the public to help guide its future. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois State University wants the public to help shape its future for the next...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Regional school superintendent latest to join race for governor
Madison County regional superintendent of schools Bob Daiber declared his candidacy for Illinois Governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bob Daiber)By Illinois Radio NetworkEDWARDSVLLE – Th...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Unorthodox gift makes Valentine’s Day special
Larry and Susan Mizell are celebrating a special Valentine's Day together this year. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – Little did Susan Mizell know she was giving ...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017