Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
GOP strategist weighs in on guns, Trump and schools
Former Illinois GOP chairman Pat Brady wants convention delegates to be able to vote their conscience when selecting the presidential nominee. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib As Democratic members ...
Jun 23, 2016
Exelon files Clinton plant closing plans with federal regulators
The Clinton Power Station is scheduled to retire in June 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock CHICAGO – Exelon has moved closer to retiring its nuclear plants at Clinton and the Quad Cities. Th...
Jun 23, 2016
Rep. Davis slams attempts to omit Orlando 911 transcripts
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis is accusing the Obama administration of trying to conceal the threat of Islamic terrorism by redacting parts of the 911 transcripts following the mass killing in Orlando. . (WJB...
Jun 23, 2016
Tornado hits Livingston County; Pontiac heavily damaged
The Walmart store in Pontiac was damaged by a tornado on Wednesday. (Photo by Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Nick McClintock and Eric StockPONTIAC – As several storms produced tornadoes Wednesday...
Jun 22, 2016
