Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Students ‘take back the night’ at Illinois State
The event is put on each year by the Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University students “took back the night&#...
Oct 19, 2016
Motorcyclist in Bloomington crash upgraded to fair condition
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington has been upgraded to fair condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The condition of the motorcyclist who c...
Oct 18, 2016
District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district
BHS teacher Sarah Mellor has been charged with murdering her husband. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloo...
Oct 18, 2016
18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Net...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Clerk gives no validity to Trump’s rigged election comments
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael gives no credit to Donald Trump’s comments saying the election is be...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county gove...
Oct 18, 2016
Barickman fears voters turned off by current election
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he senses disgust among voters about the current political process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Greg Halbleib State Sen. Jason Barickman (R, Blo...
Oct 18, 2016
State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Oct 17, 2016
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Eric Stock PEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive c...
Oct 17, 2016
UPDATED: Motorcyclist injured in crash with school bus in Bloomington
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington is in serious condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A motorcyclist is in serious condition following ...
Oct 17, 2016
