Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sen. Brady calls for bipartisanship in 2015
State Sen. Bill Brady believed bipartisanship is the path to improvement in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Democrat controlled legislature and a Republican govern...
Jan 03, 2015
Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery. Colby Aiknes...
Jan 02, 2015
NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner re-emphasizes critical Illinois budget situation
Bruce Rauner is again saying how dire Illinois financial situation is. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – For at least the third time since winning the elec...
Jan 02, 2015
Kirk feels confident about run for re-election
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (center) expects to run for re-election next year. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The decision to run for re-election ...
Jan 02, 2015
Rauner amasses $20M to fight special interests
Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner gave $10 million to his Citizens for Rauner fund at the end of 2014. (Photo courtesy Bruce Rauner) By The Associated Press CHICAGO – State filings show Gov.-elect Bruce R...
Jan 01, 2015
Group encourages post-holiday recycling
Ecology Action Center is encouraging Bloomington-Normal residents to recycle things like Christmas trees, wrapping paper and old electronics as the holidays wind down. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa ...
Jan 01, 2015
Wide range of new laws going into effect in Illinois
Many new laws take effect in Illinois in 2015. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServiceSPRINGFIELD – Quite a few new laws are going into effect come Jan. 1. Drivers who get pulled over for a ...
Jan 01, 2015
Top Stories 2014: Medical marijuana finds home in McLean County
Downs accepted medical marijuana into their community in 2014. (flcikr Brett Levin) By Terry James SPRINGFIELD – The final rules for allowing medical marijuana were approved this year in Illinoi...
Dec 31, 2014
Top Stories 2014: City of Bloomington
Bloomington had an eventful 2014. (Zach Dietmeier/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – From budgeting woes to street resurfacing, 2014 could be described as an up and down year for the City of...
Dec 30, 2014
