Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Rep. Brady seeks specialized training for coroners in Illinois
State Rep. Dan Brady has sponsored a bill to create a new Coroner Training Board in Illinois. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – A former coroner-turned-lawmaker has sponsored a measure...
Jun 07, 2015
Illinois Special Olympics 600 volunteers short for championships
Nearly 4,000 athletes are expected to attend the state championships. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Members of Illinois Special Olympics are preparing for the State Championsh...
Jun 07, 2015
OSF begins ‘virtual’ on-call care
OSF Healthcare has launched a new online on-call system where patients can videochat with a medical professional from the comfort of their own home. (Photo courtesy OSF)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2015
Local business to use drones for farm studies
Drones can now be used to photograph and study local farmland by T&K LLC. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A local business can now operate Unmanned Aircraft Systems, also known ...
Jun 06, 2015
Clerk expects expensive election with low turnout
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael said the special election to replace former Congressman Aaron Schock will cost around $300,000. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County ...
Jun 06, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum awarded grants for youth programming
The Children’s Discovery Museum will put three grants towards funding various youth programs. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Children’s Discovery Museum in Uptown ...
Jun 06, 2015
EITC helps working families pay for necessities
Working families are able to keep more of what they earn through the EITC. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The EITC, or Earned Income Tax Credit, helps families that work but strugg...
Jun 06, 2015
Body found in Mackinaw River during search for missing kayaker
By WJBC Staff WOODFORD COUNTY- A body of a man has been found in the Mackinaw River during a search for missing person Abel Martinez. The family of Martinez found the body around 7:00 p.m. Friday nigh...
Jun 06, 2015
Mellon runs on pro-veteran platform in 18th Congressional race
Rob Mellon speaks during a forum with McLean County Democrats in May. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A candidate for Illinois’ 18th Congressional District is running on a pr...
Jun 05, 2015
Roadblock for snow in appellate court ruling
Jamie Snow’s latest petition denied. (Courtesy McLean County Jail)By Terry JamesA judge is saying “No” to Jamie Snow.The Bloomington man is spending life behind bars following his co...
Jun 05, 2015
