Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Jan 09, 2015
Mother of alleged murder victim testifies in court
Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The mother of an alleged murder victim testified in court Thursday.24-year-old Danielle Fischer was called to the stand regarding th...
Jan 09, 2015
IWU conference focuses on sexual assault prevention programs
Sexual assault prevention programs were discussed at a summit on Illinois Wesleyan's Campus Thursday morning. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Representatives from loca...
Jan 08, 2015
Caterpillar lays off 200 workers; Schock blames Obama administration
Caterpillar cites weak market conditions as the reason the company is paying off 200 workers in Central Illinois. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Metro News ServicePEORIA – About 200 Cat...
Jan 08, 2015
Many schools remain closed following 2nd day of freezing cold
A Wind Chill Warning is in effect for McLean County until noon today. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By The Associated PressBLOOMINGTON – Another day of frigid temperatures has forced ...
Jan 08, 2015
Redbird fans gather to send off football team
A cold Wednesday afternoon did not stop Redbird fans from sending off the ISU football team. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The freezing weather couldn't stop Redbird fans...
Jan 07, 2015
