Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Power of the Purse raises $31K for Women Build
United Way McLean County presented a $31,000 check to Habitat for Humanity McLean County Women Build at a jobsite in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/United Way McLean County) By Eric ...
Jul 26, 2016
Rauner calls for Illinois term limits, redistricting reform in El Paso
Gov. Bruce Rauner (right) said the General Assembly voting on the measures is the only sure way to get them on the ballot. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski EL PASO – Illinois’ gov...
Jul 26, 2016
Business analyst: McLean County growth slow but steady
Busey Bank Vice Chairman Ed Scharlau delivered his 18th annual Economic Outlook for McLean County in Bloomington on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Busey Bank) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County...
Jul 26, 2016
Lincoln man dies in crash with 2 semis
Police say a Lincoln man was killed in a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – A Lincoln man who was reportedly driving the wron...
Jul 26, 2016
Rauner signs school testing law
Gov. Bruce Rauner said no one knows just how many tests Illinois students take. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois isn’t getting rid of...
Jul 26, 2016
Bloomington approves studying new aquifer access
The council unanimously approved the contract on Monday. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s city council has voted to approve a $106,700 contract with Baxter &a...
Jul 25, 2016
Search to replace Sandack underway
State Rep. Ron Sandack tendered his resignation on Sunday. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Local GOP political leaders are looking for a replaceme...
Jul 25, 2016
Bloomington Catholic school damaged by vandals
St. Mary’s Catholic School is located at 603 West Jackson Street in Bloomington. (Photo Courtesy St. Mary’s Facebook page) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The opening of St. Mary’...
Jul 25, 2016
Businesses at Bentley’s plan quick rebuild
A.C. Hutchcraft guides a tour of the damage after the fire at Bentley Motors on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) BLOOMINGTON – Rebuilding is underway at a Bloomington business that suffered ...
Jul 25, 2016
Bloomington doctor urges prostate cancer screening after rise in advanced cases
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said men ages 50 to 75 should get screened for prostate cancer. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A local doctor said relaxed guidelines coul...
Jul 25, 2016
