Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BPD: Arrest made in Tuesday night shooting
Authorities say the shooting happened Tuesday around 7:18 p.m. in the 300 block of East Locust Street. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for a shooting t...
Mar 30, 2022
State lawmaker wants to ban ghost guns
These guns are built from a kit or 3D printed and have no serial number. (WJBC file photo)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The untraceable "ghost gun" could soon be illegal in Illinois.These guns are b...
Mar 30, 2022
Man shot in the arm from gunfire in Bloomington
Police have not made an arrest, and information about any suspects was not immediately available. (WJBC/File) By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting that injured...
Mar 30, 2022
ISU and Bradley kick off “I-74” blood drive on Wednesday
To schedule an appointment to donate blood, visit redcrossblood.org. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Usually, Illinois State University and Bradley University square off on in ...
Mar 29, 2022
Mackinaw woman identified in Monday night fatal crash
The accident remains under investigation. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake HaasTAZEWELL – A Mackinaw woman died in a car crash late Monday night in East Peoria.According to a release, a moto...
Mar 29, 2022
Gov. Pritzker: “Across the state, crime is up”
Gov. Pritzker (left) spoke during a press conference on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – If you are on a ballot in 2022, you are talking about crime."Across the st...
Mar 29, 2022
MCMH announces 2022 History Makers
The awards will be presented during the museum's History Makers Gala on Wednesday, June 15 at the Bone Student Center at Illinois State University. (WJBC file photo)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Th...
Mar 29, 2022
Bloomington City Council approves $13.87 million bid for west side pool and park upgrades
The council voted 7-2, accepting the $13.87 million bid submitted by contractor P.J. Hoerr. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By HOI ABCBLOOMINGTON – Despite concerns about higher costs, the B...
Mar 29, 2022
Bloomington City Council member to resign
Bloomington City Council member Jamie Mathy. (WJBC file photo)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Ward 1 City Council member and mayor pro tem, Jamie Mathy will resign his position, effectiv...
Mar 29, 2022
ISU union workers authorize bargaining to call a strike
A majority of members of AFSCME 1110 authorize a strike Monday.(25 News/Heart of Illinois ABC)By Heart of Illinois ABCUniversity administrators released a statement after American State County and Mun...
Mar 28, 2022
