Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Switch to SAT should get Illinois out of hot water
Regional School Superintendent Mark Jontry says the SAT should fix problems with PARCC testing. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network BLOOMINGTON – Switching to the SAT should get Illinois...
Jul 19, 2016
Kirk working on differentiating regulations on banks and insurance companies
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is staying away from the Republican National Convention. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk) By Greg Halbleib WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R, Ill.) is pu...
Jul 19, 2016
Rep. Davis hopes to see ‘unified’ GOP after convention
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis says the selection of Indiana Gov. Mike Pence will strengthen Donald Trump’s national security credentials. (WJBC file photo) By RFD Radio CLEVELAND – U.S. Rep. Rodn...
Jul 19, 2016
Some McLean County Board members say politics drove committee assignments
McLean County Board has approved new committee assignments. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some Democrats on the McLean County Board say politics unfairly dictated who got the plu...
Jul 19, 2016
Rural McLean farm workers exposed to pesticide
Crews were apparently in the field detasselling corn. (Photo courtesy Flickr/normanack) By Adam Studzinski MCLEAN – Several emergency crews responded Tuesday morning after a group of farm worker...
Jul 19, 2016
GOP strategist criticizes lack of uplifting theme in convention’s opening day
Pat Brady, former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party, said the lack of an uplifting theme in Day One of the GOP convention may be tied to a lack of organization in Donald Trump’s campaign...
Jul 19, 2016
Schock not charged by Peoria grand jury
The former congressman resigned in March 2015. (WJBC File Photo) By RFD News Network PEORIA – A victory, but not an all clear for former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock. After 15 months probing his campa...
Jul 19, 2016
Bloomington Police: Barricade situation resolved, 1 in custody
Bloomington Police say they are working on a peaceful resolution as someone has barricaded themselves inside a home in the 400 block of North Lee Street. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON R...
Jul 19, 2016
Pokémon Go players take to historic grounds
Pokmon Go has prompted some to players to wonder onto historic sites. (Photo courtesy Eduardo Woo)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – The new smartphone app Pokmon Go is bringing more and more people to h...
Jul 19, 2016
Normal green lights additional Raab Road project funding
The project has been on hold for about a month. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council has approved an additional $300,000 in funding for the Raab Road reconstr...
Jul 18, 2016
