Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Tari Renner discusses Bill in Hillary’s Administration
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner explains what role Bill Clinton would play in Hillary’s administration. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – November is right around the corner, wh...
Jul 31, 2016
Bloomington Labor Day parade to have political theme
In a photo believed to be from the early 1900s, union iron moulders posed for a photo at a parade in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Bloomington-Normal Trades and Labor Assembly) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTO...
Jul 31, 2016
The McLean County Fair kicks off Wednesday
The sights and sounds of the McLean County Fair are just around the corner. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Wednesday marks the beginning of the McLean County Fair, which runs t...
Jul 30, 2016
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)
