Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Study: Normal among most relaxed small cities in US
A story by Movoto factors in the number of yoga studios in a small city in determining a city's stress level. (Photo by elidr/flilckr)By Eric StockNORMAL – If you live in Normal and you liv...
Feb 01, 2015
Heartland Community College brings money in for the economy
Community colleges like Heartland provide large financial impact. (WJBC file photo)By Dan PetrowBLOOMINGTON – As many high school seniors approach graduation, there is worry about the cost of co...
Feb 01, 2015
Man from Normal charged after missing teen found in Arkansas
By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a man from Normal who was found with an endangered missing teen in Little Rock, Ark. Donald 'Bruce' Quesenb...
Jan 30, 2015
Aranda pleads not guilty to child sex abuse charges
Cristian Aranda has pleaded not guilty to four charges, alleging he sexually abused two victims under the age of 13. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A soccer coach accused of sexuall...
Jan 30, 2015
District 87, teachers reach tentative contact agreement
By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – After months of negotiations, it took just one meeting with a federal mediator for District 87 and the Bloomington Education Association to reach tentative agreement o...
Jan 30, 2015
UPDATED: Winter Storm Watch for McLean County, much of Central Illinois
The National Weather Service is calling for around eight inches of snow in Central Illinois this weekend. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric Stock and Joe RagusaLINCOLN – Get ready...
Jan 30, 2015
Durbin backs bill to open travel to Cuba
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin recently returned from a trip to Cuba. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin just got back from Cuba and he wants all A...
Jan 29, 2015
Report says Illinois does poorly in addressing poverty
The Social IMPACT Research Center has published a new study that says Illinois doesn't do well with poverty compared to other states. (Photo courtesy The Social IMPACT Research Center)By John Gre...
Jan 29, 2015
3rd suspect arrested in cigarette store armed robbery
Bloomington Police recovered a TEC-9 handgun they believe was used in an armed robbery on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say th...
Jan 29, 2015
Illinois proposal calls for review after officer shootings
State Rep. Christian Mitchell has proposed a bill to require an independent review following any shooting involving a police officer. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 29, 2015
