Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Davis calls for ground troops to combat ISIS
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said adding U.S. ground troops to combat ISIS will encourage Middle East nations to join the fight. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said ...
Feb 11, 2015
Friends and relatives continue pursuit of details surrounding pedestrian deaths
Friends and Relatives come together for protesting in front of McLean County Law and Justice Center in memory of Pedro and Alejandro Guerrero, who were struck and killed in Oct. 2014 while walking alo...
Feb 10, 2015
Illinois Wesleyan professor: Tea Party more complex than portrayed
IWU professor Megan Burke says her study of the Tea Party changed her perceptions of the limited-government movement. (Photo by Tim Pierce/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleyan ...
Feb 10, 2015
Ethics group has questions about Schock home sale
A home U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock sold to a campaign supporter has led to calls for an investigation. (WJBC file photo)By Metro News ServicePEORIA – A watchdog group is raising ethics questions abou...
Feb 10, 2015
