Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sean Craig talks national effects of the UK’s vote
Sean Craig talks about the national effects of the UK’s vote to leave the EU. (WJBC File Photo) By PJ Baron The United Kingdom has voted to leave the European Union after being a member since 19...
Jun 24, 2016
Rauner surveys Pontiac tornado damage
The state has not had to provide aid to the area. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Adam Studzinski PONTIAC – Gov. Bruce Rauner said the people of Illinois need to count their blessings following the str...
Jun 24, 2016
Survey shows Illinois service cuts are getting worse
United Way of McLean County partners with many human service agencies that are experiencing difficult financial times during the state budget impasse. (WJBC file photo)By RFD RadioSPRINGFIELD – ...
Jun 24, 2016
Pontiac tornado winds hit 125 MPH; Rauner to tour damage
Several businesses were damaged in a tornado that struck Pontiac on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy WJEZ)By Eric StockPONTIAC – Gov. Bruce Rauner is scheduled to visit Pontiac on Friday morning...
Jun 24, 2016
Deadline set in Sorensen fraud case
McLean County Board Chairman Matt Sorensen has been indicted on federal wire fraud charges stemming from his time as a consultant for State Farm. (Photo courtesy www.mcleancountyil.gov)By Cole Lauterb...
Jun 24, 2016
Barickman: ‘Travesty’ social service programs shutting down
State Sen. Jason Barickman had little hope for a state budget by June 30. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) ca...
Jun 23, 2016
Davis calls for current gun laws to be enforced
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said terrorists don’t care about our laws.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Terry James WASHINGTON D.C.- A long night for Democrats in the house as they pulled a s...
Jun 23, 2016
Michael Collins’ mother shares tragedy with Bears rookies
Michael Collins played baseball at Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy mcstrong.org) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The parents of a Bloomington man killed in a drunk driving accident...
Jun 23, 2016
PATH cutting programs due to state budget stalemate
PATH plans to shutter three programs because funding has dried up with the state budget impasse.(Courtesy PATH) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A local human service agency is cutting three long-...
Jun 23, 2016
Pontiac fire chief: Avoid tornado damaged area while crews clean up
The tornado started making its way through Livingston County at around 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Adam Studzinski PONTIAC – The damage in Pontiac after Wednesday nightR...
Jun 23, 2016
