Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Starved Rock parking could be limited by heavy rains
Starved Rock State Park near Utica could have limited parking this weekend due to recent rains. (Facebook/Starved Rock State Park) By RFD Radio/WFMB OGLESBY – It's been a record wet month in the...
Aug 31, 2016 (Photo courtesy: File)
Peterson named McLean County Labor Day Parade marshal
The McLean County Labor Day Parade will begins at 10 a.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Wishbone Canine Rescue) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Normal City Manager Mark Peterson has been named th...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington Police investigate stabbing at apartment complex
Bloomington Police say a late-night stabbing remains under investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police say a man was stabbed at an apartment complex on Tuesday night. Blo...
Aug 31, 2016
State Police seek help in searching for missing Ladd woman
Deborah Dewey was last seen on Aug. 22. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police) By Eric Stock SPRING VALLEY – Illinois State Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a Princeton a...
Aug 31, 2016
Congressional candidate Rodriguez questions opponent’s tactics
Junius Rodriguez faces incumbent Darin LaHood in November. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Congressional candidate Junius Rodriguez has questions about some of his opponent...
Aug 30, 2016
Race organizer says event will continue despite thumbtack incident
An organizer of the Bloomington Criterium says the event will continue next year after thumbtacks spread on the course disrupted this year’s races. (Courtesy Bloomington Criterium)By Greg Halble...
Aug 30, 2016
Sorenson reaches plea agreement with federal government
Former McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorenson. (WJBC file photo)By Bryan BloodworthCHICAGO – Former McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorenson has struck a plea agreement deal with the feder...
Aug 30, 2016
Statewide election offices change passwords, add code after July hack attack
Illinois and Arizona’s online voter registration systems were breached this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Board of Elections' latest ...
Aug 30, 2016
