Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Frerichs holds hearing in Normal over unpaid death benefits
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs said insurance companies should be audited to determine if they are withholding benefits. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – Families who ...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

CIRA to get new snowplows with federal grant
Central Illinois Regional Airport plans to have two new snowplows by winter. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport has new snow removal equipment...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

Bloomington nurse killed in LaSalle County crash
Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash near Streator on Monday. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Eric StockSTREATOR – A Bloomington nurse was killed a two-vehicle crash in L...
Syndicated Author Aug 17, 2016

Study: Government worker benefits better than private sector workers
Thousand of union members staged a protest outside the Illinois Capitol in May. (Photo courtesy Facebook/ AFSCME Council 31)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A study said Illino...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Durbin: Insurers should adjust business model for Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says GOP lawmakers must work on improving Obamacare along with his fellow Democrats. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON – Some insurance comp...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

County Board tabs Barnett, OKs enterprise zone expansion
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael (left) performed the swearing-in for new County Board member Josh Barnett. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The newest member of the McLea...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Deterding sentenced for fire department theft
Joshua Deterding pleaded guilty to theft charges in McLean County court in April. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Former Allin Township Joshua Deterding has been ...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Bloomington considers options after rejecting hotel proposal
The Front ‘N’ Center building in Bloomington would have been the location of a $52.7 million hotel and conference center. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Sam Thomas BLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

Normal gives thumbs up to Metronet franchise agreement
The agreement was unanimously approved. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday gave approval to a 10-year cable and internet franchise agreement with Met...
Syndicated Author Aug 16, 2016

YWCA loses discrimination case
The YWCA of McLean County has lost their appeal in a discrimination case. (Photo courtesy Facebook/YWCAMcLeanCounty)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The YWCA of McLean County has lost an appeal of a ...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2016



