Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Appeals court sides with Bloomington in firefighter sick leave buyback ruling
Bloomington considered changes to the sick leave buyback program last year, but decided against it. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has upheld a lower cou...
Jul 05, 2016
3-year-old injured in large fight at Bloomington restaurant
Bloomington Police responded to large fight at Chuck E. Cheese on Saturday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police said they continue to investigate a large fight in which a 3-year...
Jul 05, 2016
Normal to consider design contract for Uptown development
A five-story development is planned at Uptown Circle with construction to begin this summer. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council will have its eye on the hole in...
Jul 05, 2016
Sen. Brady encourages compromise in further budget talks
State Sen. Brady says lawmakers came together in a positive way to approve a stopgap spending plan. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib State Senator Bill Brady says disagreement among lawmakers or a s...
Jul 05, 2016
McLean County joins national effort to improve care for mentally ill
A new diversion program that McLean County is exploring with the U.S. Department of Justice aims to reduce the jail population and provide better care for the mentally ill. (WJBC file photo) By Eric S...
Jul 05, 2016
June was 14th hottest on record in Illinois
The average temperature in June was about three degrees higher than normal in Illinois. (Photo by midnightcomm/flickr)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Weather was generally much cooler than usual ...
Jul 05, 2016
PTSD attorney in medical marijuana case accuses Illinois of wrongdoing
PTSD has been added to the list of conditions eligible for medical marijuana in Illinois. (Photo by Mark/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – On June 29, Gov. Bruce Raun...
Jul 05, 2016
School funds list goes viral
Illinois lawmakers last week passed a budget which funds k-12 education for the full budget year. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Greg BishopSPRINGFIELD – A list showing how long Illinois school...
Jul 05, 2016
Towanda cancels fireworks show
It’s unclear if Towanda will be able to reschedule its fireworks show. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt)By Eric StockTOWANDA – Village officials in Towanda have announced their fireworks s...
Jul 04, 2016
Keeping your dog safe on the 4th of July
The Bloomington Police Department has banned dogs from Miller Park for the fireworks show tonight. (Photo by James Willock/flickr) By PJ Baron BLOOMINGTON – Summer is upon us, and that means the...
Jul 04, 2016
