Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Rauner sworn into office, freezes non-essential spending
Bruce Rauner was sworn in as governor Monday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Central Management Services) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Illinois officially has a new governor. Bruce R...
Jan 12, 2015
Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
State Farm agent Axel Jimenez had the opportunity to be featured on a new national ad. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – No matter how you sing it, an agent is there when...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMING...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington wants to examine its sewer and storm water fee structure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Horia Varlan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a stu...
Jan 12, 2015
Redbirds fall to NDSU in national championship game
(Photo courtesy Scott Laughlin/WJBC) By ISU Sports Information FRISCO, Texas – The Illinois State football team’s bid for its first national championship came down to the final minute Satu...
Jan 10, 2015
Beaman receives pardon from Quinn
Beaman was convicted of the murder of Jennifer Lockmiller in 1993. (WJBC Photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – After serving 13 years behind bars for the murder of an Illinois State University stud...
Jan 10, 2015
Calhoun acquitted of charges following large fight at resaurant
Jury took three hours to deliberate. (flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman has been acquitted of aggravated battery on a Bloomington police officer and resisting arrest charg...
Jan 10, 2015
Duck Dynasty stars to appear at Corn Crib
Duck Dynasty stars Sadie Robertson and John Luke will appear at the Corn Crib in Normal on June 20. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By Eric Stock NORMAL – A pair of Duck Dynasty stars are co...
Jan 10, 2015
Miller Park Zoo brings in rare form of cattle
Indigo the Randall Lineback was brought to the Miller Park Zoo in November. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo has added a rare form of cattle ...
Jan 10, 2015
Renner recognizes 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner spoke Friday afternoon about the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's mayor took ...
Jan 09, 2015
