Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin backs federal budget despite ‘odious’ Wall Street provision
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted for federal budget, even though he's unhappy with certain Wall Street provisions. (Photo courtesy Senate Democrats/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHING...
Dec 19, 2014
Salvation Army wonders if diamond ring donation was accident
The Salvation Army of McLean County wants to make sure a diamond ring wasn't dropped into a red kettle accidentally. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – It might have been a gener...
Dec 19, 2014
Toys for Tots of McLean County distributes toys to families in need
One of the tables at the "Toy Shop" at the Salvation Army Corp Building in Bloomington Thursday during the Toys for Tots of McLean County pickup. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON ...
Dec 19, 2014
Rep. Brady: Special session, election ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’
State Rep. Dan Brady doesn't like the governor's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brady (R-Bloomington)...
Dec 18, 2014
Davis voices support for increased diplomatic relations with Cuba
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) meets with the media at Uptown Station in Normal Thursday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – President Barack Obama is ending what he considers an outdated...
Dec 18, 2014
Home Sweet Home celebrates one year of HSHRenew
HSHRenew has been in operation for one year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is celebrating a successful first year for its textile and shoe re...
Dec 18, 2014
WJBC Brotherhood Tree extends deadline, more gifts needed
WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers are short on gifts for adults and boys ages 6-8. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – WJBC Brotherhood Tree organizers have extended the deadline...
Dec 18, 2014
Illinois agriculture could benefit from improved Cuban relations
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Jurveston) By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Agri-business in Illinois smells money in improved trade relations between the United States and Cuba. The pres...
Dec 17, 2014
Politics put aside as Illinois remembers Topinka
Illinois comptroller Judy Baar Topinka died last week. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network COUNTRYSIDE – Friends, family, and politicians bid their final farewell to Judy Ba...
Dec 17, 2014
Man accused of sexually assaulting two girls sentenced to 13 years in prison
Ricky Burden. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A man who represented himself during the sentencing phase of a sexual assault trial has been sentenced to 13 years in prison. 40-year-...
Dec 17, 2014
