Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Garage fire Thursday on Bloomington’s east side
No injuries were reported and the cause of the blaze is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Crews were called for a garage fire Thur...
Jan 27, 2023
Illinois State University fraternity suspended due to code of conduct violations
The suspension, according to the Illinois State University's Dean of Students website, means the organization cannot participate in any university activities. (Facebook/Illinois State University)By 25...
Jan 26, 2023
Illinois Comptroller pays off federal COVID-19 unemployment insurance loan
Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza is making good on a $4.5 billion federal loan used to help the state get throug...
Jan 25, 2023
Accumulating snow expected across central Illinois Wednesday
Accumulating snow is expected across the area late tonight into Wednesday. (Graphic courtesy National Weather Service Lincoln)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Central Illinoisans who like their snow he...
Jan 24, 2023
Bloomington turns down hiring Washington lobbyist as debate includes verbal dig at Normal
The council voted 5-4 against paying Thorn Run Partners $270,000 over three years. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council shot down a proposal Monday night to hire...
Jan 24, 2023
Pritzker says he remains confident assault weapons law will be upheld
Gov. JB Pritzker. (WJBC file photo)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Lawsuits against Illinois’ new ban on assault weapons are being filed in state and federal courts, but Gov. JB Pritzker says he...
Jan 20, 2023
El Paso man escapes collapsed building
Firefighters believe the building's age and the rain that fell Wednesday night may have caused the collapse.(WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsEL PASO – An El Paso man escaped a collapsing building he l...
Jan 20, 2023
Country Financial partners with Bloomington Police for Lights On! program
In Bloomington, drivers who are stopped for a broken tail light or other similar problem may be given a voucher for up to $250 to fix it. (Photo Courtesy of Flickr)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The...
Jan 19, 2023
House fire Wednesday night on Bloomington’s west side
Bloomington fire crews were called Wednesday night to 709 West Market Street. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Department was called Wed...
Jan 19, 2023
Secretary of State announces transition group’s recommendations for improving the office
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias. (Facebook/Alexi Giannoulias)By IIS RadioSPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is announcing his transition team's recommendat...
Jan 18, 2023
