Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin pushes for gun control after Charleston shooting
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin renewed his push for tighter restrictions on guns after the deadly church shooting in Charleston, S.C. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 20, 2015
ISU picked to participate in women in economics challenge
By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Illinois State University has been selected to be part of a nationwide initiative to bring more women into the field of economics.The Undergraduate Women in Economics Chall...
Jun 20, 2015
Flooding creates dangerous waterways
Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges safe waterway activity. (WJBC archive photo)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – Residents along waterways should take caution due to rising water levels. I...
Jun 20, 2015
Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame accepting nominations
The Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame celebrates and promotes outdoor recreation.(Flickr/basecampbaker)By Connor BoydBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) is looking for those who...
Jun 20, 2015
“Michael Hoomanawanui Day” to be celebrated in August
Bloomington alderman Jim Fruin reads a proclamation declaring Aug. 6 to be “Michael Hoomanawanui Day” in Bloomington-Normal with Hoomanawanui and Normal councilman Jeff Fritzen. (Joe Ragus...
Jun 19, 2015
3 Illinois sites added to National Register of Historic Places
The Clay County Courthouse in Lousville was built in 1913. (Photo courtesy Wikipedia) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network PEKIN – Three Illinois sites have been added to the National Register...
Jun 19, 2015
UPDATED: Shots fired in Bloomington neighborhood
Police continue to look for a shooter. (Photo by Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Eric Stock and Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A part of Washington Street on Bloomington’s west side has reopened fo...
Jun 18, 2015
Sen. Brady holds roundtable with McLean County officials
State Sen. Bill Brady told local officials he doesn’t believe there’s enough support in the General Assembly to override a budget veto. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON ...
Jun 18, 2015
Normal fight call leads to drug arrests
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Three people are behind bars following a drug bust by Normal police Tuesday.Police were responding to a report of a fight involving ...
Jun 18, 2015
Bloomington man convicted on drug delivery charges
Jafaria Newton was arrested in January. (Courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County jury has convicted a Bloomington man on drug delivery charges. Jafaria Newton, 4...
Jun 18, 2015
