Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Report says Illinois does poorly in addressing poverty
The Social IMPACT Research Center has published a new study that says Illinois doesn't do well with poverty compared to other states. (Photo courtesy The Social IMPACT Research Center) By John Gr...
Jan 29, 2015
3rd suspect arrested in cigarette store armed robbery
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say ...
Jan 29, 2015
Illinois proposal calls for review after officer shootings
State Rep. Christian Mitchell has proposed a bill to require an independent review following any shooting involving a police officer. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 29, 2015
Illinois House passes rules and procedures for next two years
The Illinois House passed rules and procedure for the next two years on a party-line vote Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House has passed new rules for the...
Jan 28, 2015
Durbin working to save DACA policy
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Saving protections for undocumented immigrants who came into the U.S. as children is the top priority for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin...
Jan 28, 2015
VIDEO: Local domestic violence awareness group promotes Super Bowl ad
The NFL is donating $4.5 million in ad space for a 30-second ad promoting domestic violence awareness. (Photo courtesy YouTube/NoMore.org) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Super Bowl Sunday is known ...
Jan 28, 2015
Rep. Brady wants to change how legislative grants can be spent
State Rep. Dan Brady (right) is looking into a possible constitutional amendment to allow legislative grants to be used for more than just capital projects, such as the one distributed by State Sen. B...
Jan 28, 2015
Rauner wants to create ‘right-to-work’ zones
Gov. Bruce Rauner says Illinois’ slow job growth is because collective bargaining agreements can require workers to join the union. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IOCI Media Services)By Mike Spauling/...
Jan 28, 2015
Prosecutor upgrades charges in fatal hit-and-run
State's Attorney Jason Chambers said the case may go in front of grand jury. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The victim of a Saturday hit-and-run has died from his injuries.&...
Jan 27, 2015
Kellie Pickler headlines 2015 Evening of Stars
2015 Evening of Stars co-chairs Colleen and Kim Kannaday announce the headliner for this year's event, Kellie Pickler. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Country music singer and song...
Jan 27, 2015
