Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Juvenile arrested on weapons charge
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A 15-year-old has been arrested after a report of shots fired last week. The male teenager was arrested on charges including aggravated battery, mob...
Sep 15, 2015
Hales responds to public criticism
City Manager David Hales has taken heat from some members of the public over his handling of city finances. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – As Bloomington works on ways to fil...
Sep 15, 2015
Criminology expert disagrees with death penalty proposal
State Sen. Bill Haine says the death penalty should be an option for cop killers and other murderers.(Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Some Illino...
Sep 15, 2015
Bloomington OKs $65.3M addendum to 3 years of bills, payroll
The Bloomington City Council approved an addendum to its bills and payroll reports dating back to fiscal year 2013 that amounts to nearly $65.3 million. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Sep 15, 2015
Illinois ranks 33rd for deer crashes
State Farm officials suggest drivers be on the lookout for deer. (Flickr/basecampbaker)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – Car-deer collisions are on the rise in Illinois."You now h...
Sep 15, 2015
Meet incoming Illinois Wesleyan president Eric Jensen
Eric Jensen was named Illinois Wesleyan’s 19th president on Monday. (Photo courtesy IWU)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan’s president-elect brings a varied background to t...
Sep 15, 2015
Bloomington holds public hearing on sales tax increase
Several citizens attended the public hearing on a proposed one-percent sales tax increase in Bloomington Monday night. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council he...
Sep 15, 2015
Fischer asks for dismissal of murder charges on speedy trial violation
Danielle Fischer testifies against Nicholas Compton in January 2015. (Photo courtesy WMBD) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A murder suspect says her right to a speedy trial has been violated. Daniel...
Sep 14, 2015
Comedian Jeff Dunham coming to U.S. Cellular Coliseum
The comedian will bring his assortment of characters to Bloomington on Dec. 5. (Photo Courtesy of JeffDunham.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Internationally acclaimed comedian and ventriloquist ...
Sep 14, 2015
BPD investigating three reports of shots fired
(WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is investigating a trio of reports of shots fired, all of which took place in the last week. Police said they...
Sep 14, 2015
