Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police boost patrols over Labor Day weekend
Illinois State Police will be boosting patrols during the Labor Day weekend. (Photo by Arvell Dorsey Jr./flickr) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Labor Day weekend can be a deadly a few days on t...
Sep 01, 2016
Thresherman’s Reunion canceled for first time
The Thresherman’s Reunion has been canceled due to wet grounds. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central States Thresherman’s Reunion ) By WJBC Staff PONTIAC – Frequent rain in recent weeks ...
Sep 01, 2016
Independent Map Amendment group asks state high court to reconsider ruling
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Sep 01, 2016
Judge upholds sentence for Bloomington woman in child’s death
Danielle Bagley, formerly Danielle Fischer, appears on the witness stand during Nicholas Compton’s murder trial. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington woman’...
Sep 01, 2016
Mathy announces bid for Bloomington’s Ward 1 seat
Pictured above is Jamie Mathy, candidate for Ward 1 Alderman. He announced his intention to run in the 2017 election in front of a group of supporters at the Ozark House in Bloomington Wednesday eveni...
Aug 31, 2016
State Rep. Wehrli critical of Madigan remarks on Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is under state and federal investigation. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield’s staunchest critics...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
Lower investment return leads to higher state pension contribution
State pension contributions are rising by more than $420 million because of lower-than-expected investment returns. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Schools, nursing homes...
Aug 31, 2016
Illinois Wesleyan ranked among best colleges in Midwest
IWU was credited for its small classes and knowledgeable professors. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University has found itself at number 10 on Business Ins...
Aug 31, 2016
Rainfall tops 101-year-old record in Illinois
Illinois averaged 13 inches of rain in July and August combined.(Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Farmers and backyard gardeners can always tell you if the w...
Aug 31, 2016
