Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Suspect in multiple Bloomington burglaries arrested
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Sunday in connection with a series of burglaries. (WJBC file photo)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been arrested for what police say ar...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2014

One injured in Bloomington shooting
Police continue to look for a suspect after a shooting in Bloomington Sunday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police Department)By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – One person was inju...
Syndicated Author Dec 22, 2014

Two red wolves arrive at Miller Park Zoo
A male and female red wolf are calling the Miller Park Zoo home as part of the zoo's breeding program. (Photos courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – A male and female red wolf...
Syndicated Author Dec 21, 2014

WJBC Brotherhood tree brings presents to thousands
Deliveries took place Saturday morning for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree.By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – With one thousand more people to serve than 2013, volunteers for the WJBC Brotherhood Tree faced ...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2014

Rauner responds to comptroller appointment
By The Associated PressIllinois' governor-elect says outgoing Governor Pat Quinn'sappointment of his budget chief as a short-term replacement for late ComptrollerJudy Baar Topinka is appropr...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2014

IHSA to post basketball state finals dating back to 1947
Chicago (Carver) defeated Central in the IHSA Boys Basketball Championship game. (Photo courtesy IHSA)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Hundreds of hours of state finals basketball footage will soon by...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2014

Brady looks forward to January
Brady said working together will be important in the new year. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – We should expect a more beneficial government in Illinois. So says Republican Il...
Syndicated Author Dec 20, 2014

Caterpillar sees Cuba relations as an opportunity
Caterpillar Inc. hopes to benefit by improved U.S. relations with Cuba. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By The Associated PressPEORIA – Caterpillar Inc. sees President Barack Obama's c...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Durbin backs federal budget despite ‘odious’ Wall Street provision
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin voted for federal budget, even though he's unhappy with certain Wall Street provisions. (Photo courtesy Senate Democrats/flickr)By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHING...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014

Salvation Army wonders if diamond ring donation was accident
The Salvation Army of McLean County wants to make sure a diamond ring wasn't dropped into a red kettle accidentally. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It might have been a generou...
Syndicated Author Dec 19, 2014