Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Kirk pushes FEMA reform after surveying Washington rebuild efforts
An auto parts store was one of many buildings to be rebuilt after a tornado caused destruction in Washington on Nov. 17, 2013. (Photo courtesy Washington city clerk’s office) By Eric Stock WASHI...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016

Peterson calls Mitsubishi auction postponement ‘encouraging’
The plant shut down in November 2015. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Maynards Industries delaying an auction of the former Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal is “encouraging&...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016

Eureka man pleads guilty in driver-bicyclist case
Randy Crump was sentenced to 18 months conditional discharge on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An apparent road rage case has been resolved in McLean Co...
Syndicated Author Oct 12, 2016

BPD searching for missing teen
(Photo courtesy BPD)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are searching for a missing 15-year-old.Police said Rosie Derring, of Bloomington, was reported missing Tuesday after she d...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2016

Illinois attorney general weighs in on Mautino campaign finance case
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSTREATOR – Subpoenas are going...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2016

Durbin: Trump doesn’t understand ‘what America is all about’
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (left) had a brief exchange with IWU President Eric Jensen (right). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ senior senator believes the upcomi...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2016

Hales: Downtown plan not followed in liquor license review
The Bloomington City Council voted 7-2 on Monday to refer to liquor license proposal for the Extravaganza Ballroom back to the liquor commission. (Photo by Flickr/DamienPollet)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON...
Syndicated Author Oct 11, 2016

Next Professionals host coat drive
Justin Boyd (left) and Travis Huber are members of McLean County’s Next Professionals. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – A group of local business leaders is hosting its firs...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2016

Duckworth leads in early polls
U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth leads U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk by 14 points in the latest polling. (WJBC file photos)By RFD RadioCHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is pulling away in the polls an...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2016

Bloomington holding public hearing on potential TIF district
The Front ‘N’ Center building would be included in the TIF district. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council will hold a public hearing M...
Syndicated Author Oct 10, 2016



