Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Chambers: McLean County murder-free for last year
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers said Nov. 16, 2014 was the last time a murder was committed in the county. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County has ...
Nov 19, 2015
Some travelers leery after terrorist attacks
TSA security checkpoints are ‘business as usual’ following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris., according to travel agent Tim Davis.(Photo by Ben Popken/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Nov 19, 2015
Koos to retire as McLean Co. Museum of History director
McLean County Museum of History Director Greg Koos outlines plans for the museum’s move from the McBarnes Memorial Building to the old McLean County Courthouse. This photograph ran in the May 20...
Nov 19, 2015
Political reform group wants more budget talks to be public
Gov, Bruce Rauner is scheduled to meet with the legislative leaders on Dec. 1.(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of the leaders behind the Big Budget Summit De...
Nov 19, 2015
Immigration group: Illinois can’t legally stop Syrian refugees
By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Despite Gov. Bruce Rauner’s statement that Illinois is temporarily closed off to Syrian refugees, immigration groups say resettling plans ar...
Nov 19, 2015
Ray LaHood discusses new book, bipartisanship during Springfield visit
Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood waves to the crowd during opening ceremonies of Uptown Station on July 14, 2012. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 18, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 3 juveniles in drive-by shooting
Bloomington Police say they continue to investigate a drive-by shooting on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested three juve...
Nov 18, 2015
Heartland CC votes to increase property tax levy
The Heartland Community College board of trustees approved an 8.96 estimated property tax levy increase at Tuesday night’s meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland Communi...
Nov 17, 2015
Record-setting night sends Illinois Wesleyan to win over Greenville
Jaylen Beasley scored 17 points to lead Illinois Wesleyan to a 150-117 win over Greenville. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan basketball coach Ron Rose said before Tues...
Nov 17, 2015
Bloomington library director announces her retirement
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Library director Georgia Bouda is retiring.Her last day is scheduled for Dec. 4. Bouda became direc...
Nov 17, 2015
