Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Virginia Avenue to be closed for extended period for Camelback Bridge repairs
The Camelback Bridge was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and was reconstructed in 2001. The bridge is in need of general repairs, including wood re-decking and painting. (WJB...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2022

Garage fire Saturday morning in Bloomington
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Fire Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington fire crews were called to a home on the east side Saturday ...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2022

Victim identified in Bloomington pedestrian-motorcycle crash
The incident remains under investigation by the Bloomington Police Department and the McLean County Coroner's Office. (WJBC file photo)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Coroner has ident...
Syndicated Author Sep 06, 2022

Man critically injured in shooting Friday night near Bloomington High School
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Bloomington Police. (Photo courtesy: Flickr/File)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – One person is said to be in critical condition after being shot just blo...
Syndicated Author Sep 02, 2022

Ex-Pekin City Council member to run next year for Bloomington City Council seat
Ward 6 City Council candidate Cody Hendricks. (Photo courtesy Cody Hendricks)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON – High school history teacher and former Pekin City Councilman Cody Hendricks announced Thursda...
Syndicated Author Sep 02, 2022

WJBC’s Laborer of Year revealed ahead of Labor Day weekend
WJBC’s "Laborer of the Year" is a couple, Greg and Mary Zappa. (Scott Miller)By Jake FogalBLOOMINGTON – The first weekend in September is celebrated as Labor Day weekend and Bloomington is...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2022

Rollover crash in Bloomington sends two people to the hospital
According to the Bloomington Fire Department, the crash happened at Washington Street and North Veterans Parkway. (Facebook/City of Bloomington – Fire)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Two people...
Syndicated Author Sep 01, 2022

Planning for seventh annual Bed Blitz underway
Robert Bosquez, lead chairman of the effort spoke with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Local organizations are gearing up to help those in need ...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2022

Ameren Illinois: Scammers are targeting senior citizens in utility scam
If you receive one of these calls, Ameren says to report it to your local police agency. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Scammers are reaching into their bag of tricks to ...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2022 (Photo courtesy: Ameren/Facebook)

Ribbon tying for new B-N YMCA, Easterseals Central Illinois facility
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe (podium) and Normal Mayor Chris Koos spoke during the ribbon tying ceremony Tuesday at the new facility. (Facebook/Bloomington-Normal YMCA)By 25 NewsBLOOMINGTON ̵...
Syndicated Author Aug 31, 2022



