Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The Ne...
Jan 05, 2015
Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Jan 04, 2015
ISU AD calls 2014 fall sports season ‘unprecedented’
ISU is looking to continue its success in athletics into the spring. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – To say the fall sports season has been a success for Illinois Sta...
Jan 03, 2015
Sen. Brady calls for bipartisanship in 2015
State Sen. Bill Brady believed bipartisanship is the path to improvement in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Democrat controlled legislature and a Republican govern...
Jan 03, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery. Colby Aiknes...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the elec...
Jan 02, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner amasses $20M to fight special interests
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner gave $10 million to his Citizens for Rauner fund at the end of 2014. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By The Associated Press CHICAGO – State filings show Gov.-elect Bruce R...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa ...
Jan 01, 2015
