Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Blagojevich asks appeals court to reconsider sentence
Rod Blagojevich is scheduled to be released from prison in 2024. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Just before Christmas, imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich is asking for ano...
Dec 22, 2016
Schock wants trial moved to summer
Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock has asked a federal judge to delay his corruption trial until the summer. In a filing Wednesday, Sc...
Dec 21, 2016
Icy conditions in Bloomington-Normal resulting in some severe injuries
While some of the injuries are minor, others have resulted in surgery. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The snow and ice covering sidewalks and driveways in Bloomington-Normal ha...
Dec 21, 2016
State has fewer Christmas tree growers, but industry group says business booming
Illinois Christmas tree growers report business is good despite declines across the country. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nationally, real Christmas tr...
Dec 21, 2016
McLean County Board approves Rivian incentive
Several county residents spoke at the meeting to voice approval of the Rivian incentive. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board is the latest govern...
Dec 20, 2016
Red Kettle campaign needs help in final week
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign is in its final week and still needs support from the community. The campaign has raised over $175,...
Dec 20, 2016
Bloomington-Normal property owners responsible for removing sidewalk snow, ice
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Sidewalks are city property, but property owners in both Bloomington and Normal are responsible for removing snow or ice from those sidewalks, ...
Dec 20, 2016
McLean County Board keeps regular meeting time
The McLean County Board voted to maintain its current meeting time today. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board has decided to keep its current mee...
Dec 20, 2016
Bloomington approves car dealer, grocery store incentives
The new Kroger is expected to be in operation by the end of 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Thanks to the Bloomington City Council, two businesses are getting incentives tha...
Dec 20, 2016
State elections board: Don’t expect rogue electors in Springfield Monday
The Illinois Board of Elections conducts the electoral college vote today. (Google Street View photo)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – While there may be some fireworks as elect...
Dec 19, 2016
