Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New law restricts public officials’ use of tax money on entertainment, travel
The law takes effect Jan. 1. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some egregious examples of local officials using taxpayer dollars for entertainment and tra...
Jul 30, 2016
Rauner signs bill reducing pot penalties in Illinois
(Photo by Dank Depot/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Possession of ten grams or less of cannabis in Illinois is now a civil violation instead of a criminal one, regar...
Jul 30, 2016
CIRA to conduct emergency drill
Most of Saturday’s drill will take place away from the terminal building. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Central Illinois Regional Airport is preparing for a full scale...
Jul 29, 2016
St. Jude Telethon still growing after 39 years
A total of 125 runners will make the trip from Bloomington to Peoria on Saturday to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON &#...
Jul 29, 2016
Durbin dismisses governor talk
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s name has been mentioned as a possible candidate for Illinois Governor in 2018. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By RFD Radio/WFMBPHILADELPHIA – As democrats assembl...
Jul 29, 2016
Rep. Davis notes opposition at DNC
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said the Democratic Party doesn’t appear to be unified. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio/WFMB WASHINGTON – Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is working w...
Jul 29, 2016
Pets will have a better chance at surviving a fire
Pet oxygen masks are being given to EMT crews. (Photo by FastPhive/flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If your pet is like a member of the family you’ll be glad to know area EMT crews wil...
Jul 28, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Flicker)
Normal police investigate bank robbery
The credit union was robbed around 3:50 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Police in Normal are on the lookout for a bank robber. Officers responded to a report of a robbery at the L...
Jul 28, 2016
Illinois seeking new manager for lottery
(WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois is ready to find a new private manager and supplier for the Illinois Lottery. Gov. Bruce Rauner said the previous a...
Jul 28, 2016
Unemployment up in Bloomington-Normal
Unemployment is up in Bloomington-Normal. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James Bloomington – Unemployment numbers for June are being reported by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Bloom...
Jul 28, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Getty images/file)
