Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Sports Illustrated debuts photos shot in Pontiac
Pontiac Mayor Bob Russell says Pontiac’s reputation as a Route 66 destination made Sports Illustrated want to shoot in Pontiac. (Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Todd WineburnerPONTIAC- Images of Pontiac...
Feb 15, 2015
Renner apologizes to blogger
Mayor Tari Renner called conservative blogger Diane Benjamin Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – After publicly criticizing her earlier this week, Bloomington'...
Feb 13, 2015
Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has pleade...
Feb 13, 2015
Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Feb 13, 2015
Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America)By Haley KosikBLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said this...
Feb 12, 2015
Renner apologizes for online rant, but not to the blogger
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has been in ongoing online feud with conservative blogger Diane Benjamin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor Tar...
Feb 12, 2015
Dunn faces new charges in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn will be arraigned Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana. He's accused of killing Benjamin All...
Feb 12, 2015
Radio Bloomington kicks off St. Jude Radiothon
Christine Gravez and her daughter Isabel are helping to raise money for St. Jude after Christine's son Emilio lost his battle with neuroblastoma. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOO...
Feb 12, 2015
Former Normal police lieutenant pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Normal police lieutenant Daniel Kelley has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his former wife. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Former Normal polic...
Feb 11, 2015
Tri-Valley student to be honored after overcoming rare disease
Austin Spencer has returned to Tri-Valley High School after a year-long battle with a rare disease, while his basketball coach Jon Nelson calls him an inspiration. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric St...
Feb 11, 2015
