Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

IWU conference focuses on sexual assault prevention programs
Sexual assault prevention programs were discussed at a summit on Illinois Wesleyan's Campus Thursday morning. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Representatives from lo...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015

Caterpillar lays off 200 workers; Schock blames Obama administration
Caterpillar cites weak market conditions as the reason the company is paying off 200 workers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) By Metro News Service PEORIA – About 200 C...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015

Many schools remain closed following 2nd day of freezing cold
A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for McLean County until noon today. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON – Another day of frigid temperatures has force...
Syndicated Author Jan 08, 2015

Redbird fans gather to send off football team
A cold Wednesday afternoon did not stop Redbird fans from sending off the ISU football team. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The freezing weather couldn't stop Redbird fans...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015

Quinn gives emotional farewell
Gov. Pat Quinn addressed the City Club of Chicago in one of his final public speeches as governor. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Metro News Service CHICAGO – In an emotional speech that could be h...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015

Severe cold forces Central Illinois schools to close
The National Weather Service has a Wind Chill Warning in effect until noon Thursday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By The Associated Press CHICAGO – Schools closed and warming shelte...
Syndicated Author Jan 07, 2015

Frontier ends flights to Denver from CIRA
Frontier completely pulls out of CIRA in April. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Frontier will no longer offer service to Denver at the Central Illinois Regional Airport in Bloomin...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015

IHSA rejects football conference overhaul
(WJBC file photo) By The Associated Press SPRINGFIELD – Illinois High School Association members have rejected a proposal that would have changed football matchups in the state. WREX-TV in Rockf...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015

911 call played during testimony in Compton trial
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Evidence examination and witness testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of Nicholas Compton.Compton faces charges of first-degr...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015

UPDATED: Central Ill. sees first major snow of 2015; deep freeze next
An estimated 4.5 inches of snow fell in McLean County on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It didn't take long for the first measure snowfall of 2015 to arrive....
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015