Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Coroner confirms one dead after Bloomington house fire
Fire caused substantial damage to a house at 710 1/2 W. Monroe St. in Bloomington. (Photo by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James and Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has confirmed...
Feb 27, 2015
Lawmakers propose bill to keep Exelon plants open in Illinois
Clinton Power Station is one of three nuclear plants Exelon is threatening to close. (Photo courtesy Exelon) By John Greory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Exelon nuclear power plants want to b...
Feb 27, 2015
Association for Women in Communications honors local professionals
Marlene Dietz, wife of Illinois State University president Larry Dietz, was the keynote speaker during the Bloomington-Normal chapter of the Association for Women in Communications 2015 Crystal Awards...
Feb 27, 2015
McLean Co. State’s Attorney concerned about budget cuts
McLean County State's Attorney Jason Chambers is keeping a close eye on Illinois' budget situation. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Gov. Bruce Rauner's proposed...
Feb 26, 2015
Group calls for another investigation into Schock’s spending
(WJBC file photo) By RFD News Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month, it's been deja vu all over again as government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics (CREW) is asking au...
Feb 26, 2015
Towanda, Carlock elementary parents against sharing principals
Parents packed the Unit 5 school board meeting on Wednesday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A plan for Towanda and Carlock elementary schools to share a principal next ...
Feb 26, 2015
District 87 looks to combat bullying with new policy
A new policy hopes to put an end to bullying among students. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Social media has created a new breed of bullying, and District 87 is looking to prevent ...
Feb 26, 2015
Special Olympics raises $141k during Polar Plunge
The Special Olympics basketball tournament is right around the corner. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – More than $141,000 was raised during the Special Olympics of the Heart...
Feb 25, 2015
AG Madigan issues warning about tax fraud schemes
Attorney General Lisa Madigan has made theft prevention and enforcement a priority this tax season. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Tax time. Identity fraud. Th...
Feb 25, 2015
Group wants lawmakers to address addictive painkillers
The Illinois State Medical Society wants lawmakers to address addictive prescription painkillers. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is a leader, but ca...
Feb 24, 2015
