Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Independent map group still confident after losing latest court battle
The group Independent Map Amendment submitted 570,000 signatures in an attempt to get a measure on the Illinois ballot to change the legislative map-making process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois M...
Jul 21, 2016
Illinois expands coverage for mammograms
State Sen. John Mulroe said expanding coverage for 3D mammograms will relieve anxiety for women. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By WJBC StaffCHICAGO – A new state law signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner r...
Jul 21, 2016
Kinzinger intends to ‘get there’ to support Trump
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger has been one of Donald Trump’s harshest critics in the Republican Party.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Adam Kinzinger)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkCLEVELAND –...
Jul 21, 2016
Court says no to independent map amendment
The future of the amendment is now in the hands of the Illinois Supreme Court. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By IRN A Cook County circuit judge has ruled as unconstitutional a citizen initiative to ta...
Jul 20, 2016
Bruegala returns to Normal in August
Bruegala will be held on August 26th and 27th, Friday and Saturday, respectively. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Next month will see the return of the charity music festival Bruegal...
Jul 20, 2016
Sen. Rose: Trump must lay out proper path
State Sen. Chapin Rose is at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Adam Studzinski CLEVELAND – Now that Donald Trump is the official Republi...
Jul 20, 2016
Local dealer offers free way to show support for police
A local man will put a blue line on your rear windshield for free to show support for police. (Photo Facebook/Back the Blue – Not for Profit) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A local car wra...
Jul 20, 2016
McLean County Board member calls for second hearing, more publicity on wind farm rules
The McLean County Farm Bureau has proposed new wind farm rules. (Photo by Tom/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County board member wants more discussion about proposed new wind farm re...
Jul 20, 2016
Bloomington cemetery bans Pokémon Go players
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto private property. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington cemetery is off limits for Pokmon Go players.East Law...
Jul 20, 2016
Radio Bloomington blood drive has record setting first day
69 units of blood were donated on Monday. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The 13th annual Radio Bloomington Red Cross Blood Drive had a successful first day.American Red Cross o...
Jul 19, 2016
