Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hales: City considering disclosing officer discipline
Bloomington City Manager David Hales said the police department took swift and decisive action after it learned of a police officers' racially insensitive comments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stoc...
Jan 13, 2015
Rauner, First Lady appears at casual inaugural concert
Bruce Rauner (far right) was sworn in as Illinois' 42nd governor on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois&rsquo...
Jan 13, 2015
Bloomington approves water, sewer study
The study will look at daily costs of sewage and storm water in Bloomington. (WJBC Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council approved a study of city storm and sewage water ...
Jan 13, 2015
Local legislators react to Rauner’s inaugural speech
State Rep. Dan Brady and State Sen. Jason Barickman offered some thoughts on Monday's gubernatorial inaugural address. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Rep. Dan Brad...
Jan 12, 2015
Governor meets visitors at old capitol
Governor Rauner greeted visitors at the old capitol. (photo courtesy state of Illinois)By IRN/Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – After the inauguration, Illinois’ new governor and first lady greeted w...
Jan 12, 2015
UPDATED: Rauner sworn into office, freezes non-essential spending
Bruce Rauner was sworn in as governor Monday. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Central Management Services) By Adam Studzinski SPRINGFIELD – Illinois officially has a new governor. Bruce R...
Jan 12, 2015
Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
State Farm agent Axel Jimenez had the opportunity to be featured on a new national ad. (Photo courtesy YouTube) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – No matter how you sing it, an agent is there when...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMING...
Jan 12, 2015
Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington wants to examine its sewer and storm water fee structure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Horia Varlan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a stu...
Jan 12, 2015
Redbirds fall to NDSU in national championship game
(Photo courtesy Scott Laughlin/WJBC) By ISU Sports Information FRISCO, Texas – The Illinois State football team’s bid for its first national championship came down to the final minute Satu...
Jan 10, 2015
