Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois Supreme Court denies rehearing on independent maps
The Illinois Supreme Court has decided not to rehear the Independent Map Amendment case. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – It's a no-go for the citizen-led in...
Sep 14, 2016
Lawsuit settled in 2012 crash near Lake Bloomington
A settlement has been reached over a four year old accident in McLean County. (Thinkstock)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit over a motorcycle accident ...
Sep 13, 2016
Bloomington chief says outside agencies best for Coliseum investigation
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner prefers an outside agency investigate U.S. Cellular Coliseum operations to avoid any appearance of partiality. (Courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Greg ...
Sep 13, 2016
Barickman: Illinois should consider Connecticut ruling on school funding
State Sen. Jason Barickman spoke to students at Kinglsey Jr. High earlier this year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A judge’s ruling in Connecticut last we th...
Sep 13, 2016
ISU, IWU maintain rankings among top US colleges
Illinois State University ranks as the 78th best public university in the U.S. (WJBC File Photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings give Illinois State Univers...
Sep 13, 2016
City manager: Don’t rush to judgment in Coliseum probe
Bloomington city manager David Hales says the investigation into U.S. Cellular Coliseum’s operations could take months. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city manager...
Sep 13, 2016
State Police continue search for missing Illinois woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By WJBC Staff STANDARD – Illinois State Police are searching a Putnam County home as they search for a woman who ha...
Sep 13, 2016
Rauner: Economic, political reforms needed to boost Illinois trade with Japan
Gov. Bruce Rauner (standing) is attending the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference in St. Louis. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner/) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network ST. LOUIS – Go...
Sep 13, 2016
Bloomington City Council discusses capital improvement plan
Capital improvements were the topic of discussion at Monday night’s city council meeting. (WJBC File Photo) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington could see at least $1...
Sep 12, 2016
U of I to spend $3 million to comply with new federal wage law
University of Illinois leaders say they’ll pay up to $3 million to meet new federal wage laws. (University of Illinois photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHAMPAIGN – The Univer...
Sep 12, 2016
