Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
U.S. Rep. Davis helps make House spending more transparent
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – Taxpayers will no longer have to wade through lengthy paper statements to find out how their congressman...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois colleges looking at lean summer
ISU spokesman Jay Groves said schools are in a balancing act. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois colleges and universities are looking at a worrisome summer ...
Jun 17, 2016
Mistrial declared in reckless driving case
A mistrial was declared in a reckless driving case against Randy Crump on Thursday, while he was cleared on a misdemeanor charge. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Jun 17, 2016
Girl, 16, injured in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot...
Jun 17, 2016
McLean County Museum of History surpasses capital campaign goal
The 2016 History Makers Gala honored Jill Hutchison, Jack Porter, Gordon Ropp, and Father Ric Schneider. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History...
Jun 16, 2016
Fantasy sports debate continues
Legislators continue to fight over fantasy sports legislation. (AS/WJBC) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports in Illinois has stalled while another has been filed...
Jun 16, 2016
Bloomington man convicted for sexual abuse of child
The verdict was handed down Thursday at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man could spend the rest of his life in prison ...
Jun 16, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
State treasurer calls for tighter controls on life insurance
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs wants companies to be diligent in paying life insurance benefits. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterback/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ...
Jun 16, 2016
Chambers works to prevent drug deaths
Chambers saysone overdose is one too many. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers continues to work with law enforcement to reduce dru...
Jun 16, 2016
