Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Local State Farm agent featured in new TV spot
State Farm agent Axel Jimenez had the opportunity to be featured on a new national ad. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – No matter how you sing it, an agent is there whenev...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

Bloomington doctor takes part in long-term diabetes study
Bloomington doctor Wilson Movic took part in a 10-year study on diabetes starting in 1987. It's findings are just now being published. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTO...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

Bloomington considering sewer, storm water fee study
Bloomington wants to examine its sewer and storm water fee structure. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Horia Varlan)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is preparing to vote on a contract for a stu...
Syndicated Author Jan 12, 2015

Calhoun acquitted of charges following large fight at resaurant
Jury took three hours to deliberate. (flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A 19-year-old woman has been acquitted of aggravated battery on a Bloomington police officer and resisting arrest charges...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Duck Dynasty stars to appear at Corn Crib
Duck Dynasty stars Sadie Robertson and John Luke will appear at the Corn Crib in Normal on June 20. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters)By Eric StockNORMAL – A pair of Duck Dynasty stars are comi...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Miller Park Zoo brings in rare form of cattle
Indigo the Randall Lineback was brought to the Miller Park Zoo in November. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoo has added a rare form of cattle to...
Syndicated Author Jan 10, 2015

Renner recognizes 50th anniversary of Voting Rights Act of 1965
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner spoke Friday afternoon about the importance of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's mayor took ti...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

Forensic pathologist describes alleged murder victim’s injuries
Nicholas Compton appears in court during his trial on first-degree murder charges. (Pool photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The man who conducted the autopsy of a three-year-old alleged murder vic...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

Reps. Davis, Cramer place wager on FCS title game
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (left) and Kevin Cramer (right) have made a wager for the FCS title game. (Photo courtesy Rodney Davis)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – There's not been much trash talking ...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015

National Weather Service issues new advisories for McLean County
McLean County will be under a Winter Weather Advisory until noon Friday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – The National Weather Service has extended its Winter Weat...
Syndicated Author Jan 09, 2015