Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Jan 29, 2015

Durbin working to save DACA policy
(WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Saving protections for undocumented immigrants who came into the U.S. as children is the top priority for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2015

VIDEO: Local domestic violence awareness group promotes Super Bowl ad
The NFL is donating $4.5 million in ad space for a 30-second ad promoting domestic violence awareness. (Photo courtesy YouTube/NoMore.org)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Super Bowl Sunday is known as...
Syndicated Author Jan 28, 2015