Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Caution and common sense needed at Christmas
There are strict rules to follow for your holiday spread. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Use caution and common sense. That's the advice from Illinois Department of Insurance S...
Dec 25, 2014
“The Interview” movie is being shown in Bloomington
The first local showing will be Thursday at six. (Courtesy Facebook) By Terry James Many expected it would never be shown, but "The Interview" is coming to Bloomington. Wehrenberg Gal...
Dec 24, 2014
Salvation Army nearing goal in final day of red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army of McLean County raised a one-day total of $14,632 in its' second-to-last day of the red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army...
Dec 24, 2014
Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors. The Veterans Choice Card will be se...
Dec 24, 2014
Carroll sentenced to five and a half years in prison
Larron Carroll has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison. He was acquitted of murder and found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for an incident resulting in the death of Kuant...
Dec 23, 2014
Overnight fire displaces four in Normal
No one was injured in the fire. (Flickr/herval) By Terry James Normal firefighters made quick work of an apartment fire on Normal's north side overnight Monday. It happened at 710 Orlando A...
Dec 23, 2014
Easter Seals submits project for $750,000 state grant
Easter Seals joins groups requesting state grant money. (Courtesy Easter Seals Facebook) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Several groups have submitted proposals for the $750,000 state grant that was...
Dec 23, 2014
Kirk encourages special election
Kirk is one of the few Republicans that support the idea. (WJBC file photo) By IRN/John Gregory SPRINGFIELD – At least one Republican doesn’t think having another election for Illinois Com...
Dec 23, 2014
Schock says there is very little control over discretionary spending
By IRN/Dave Dahl WASHINGTON – As he amasses seniority on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock (R-Peoria) is adding to his key committee assignments. “Typically, when you're on the Way...
Dec 23, 2014
Illinois holiday travelers could see rain, snow
Central Illinois drivers could face a rain and snow mix on Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By The Associated PressCHICAGO – Rain or snow could fall across a big swath of the nation's midsec...
Dec 23, 2014
