Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
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
