Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Dems, GOP chime in on State of the State address
The State of the State was given Wednesday at the Illinois capitol. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle offered thoughts on Gov. Bruce Raune...
Jan 25, 2017
Rauner hits familiar themes in State of the State address
The governor delivered his address early Wednesday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner touched on familiar themes in his State of the State address as...
Jan 25, 2017
Judge sets trial date for Petersen in parent killings
Brian Petersen will face a stipulated bench trial on Feb. 27. (pool photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has set a Feb. 27 stipulated bench trial for a Bloomington man who is...
Jan 25, 2017
B-N Police Blotter: Tue. Jan. 24, 2017
By WJBC Staff A look at reported offenses in Bloomington, Normal and on the Illinois State University campus. Reports do not indicate confirmed offenses. Tue. Jan. 24, 2017 City of Bloomington has yet...
Jan 25, 2017
School choice supporters hope to change perception
School choice supporters are trying to change the perception of charter schools. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – School choice supporters are rallying ...
Jan 23, 2017
Boys and Girls Club launches Keystone Club
Boys and Girls Club CEO Tony Morstatter said the Keystone Club prepares teens to enter the real world. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Nor...
Jan 22, 2017
Farmers cautiously optimistic about Trump administration
The dawn of a new administration is causing some farmers to look at the future with optimism. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Farmers in Illinois are hoping that the ne...
Jan 22, 2017
Bloomington-Normal home sales see modest increase
Bloomington-Normal homes sales rose 2.8 percent in 2016. (Photo courtesy zyclassifieds/Flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal overcame a steep drop in new home construction in 20...
Jan 22, 2017
Illinois, Indiana uncover hunting license fraud
Conservation officers in Illinois and Indiana say they caught nearly 250 people trying to game the system when it comes to hunting licenses. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Natural Res...
Jan 22, 2017
Locals take part in Women’s March on Washington
Women made their way to the Mall of America to voice their concerns about President Trump. (Photo by Maria Henneberry/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Less than 24 hours after being sworn in...
Jan 21, 2017
