Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coliseum implementing new safety procedures
The venue will begin restricting the size of bags patrons can carry inside. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Some new safety procedures are being put in place at the U.S. Cellu...
Jan 06, 2016
Durbin offers support for Emanuel
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Chicago's embattled mayor seems to have U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) support. Durbin said he's never se...
Jan 06, 2016
Board members taking “wait-and-see” approach with Sorensen’s future
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal fraud charges stemming from his time at State Farm. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Despite a feder...
Jan 06, 2016
LaHood recaps whirlwind first few months in Washington
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood, sworn into office just a few months ago, denies that lawmakers are hamstrung by presidential politics now. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Net...
Jan 06, 2016
Rauner adds 11 counties to disaster declaration
Gov. Bruce Rauner assessed flood damage in Watseka on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Illinois News NetworkWATSEKA – Eleven more Illinois counties have been added by the govern...
Jan 06, 2016
Durbin backs, GOP slams Obama gun control orders
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin speaks to reporters in Chicago about President Obama’s executive action on guns. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO...
Jan 06, 2016
Sorensen’s future with the county board is unclear
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Joe RagusaBL...
Jan 05, 2016
Gigabit internet coming to Bloomington-Normal
(Photo by lizzardo/flickr) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal will soon have Gigabit internet. Kathy Sheller with Evansville-based Metronet says the internet company plans to install...
Jan 05, 2016
Gun advocate: Obama’s actions ‘not addressing the problem’
Illinois concealed carry instructor Mike Bius thought the U.S. already has the proper tools to enforce gun control. (Photo courtesy Flickr/emperley3) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Illinois co...
Jan 05, 2016
Former Bloomington alderman Finnegan remembered for community service
Jim Finnegan served on the Bloomington City Council for 12 years. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A former Bloomington alderman is being remembered for his longtime public ser...
Jan 05, 2016
