Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU president previews Evening of Stars auction
Courtesy: American Red Crossby Marc StraussTwo tickets remain for the American Red Cross Evening of Stars and a chance to meet Cubs World Series hero David Ross. But to get them you'll have to listen ...
Apr 12, 2017
Bloomington Police make arrest following Airport Road crash
Bloomington Police are seeking multiple charges against Joshua Brewster in connection with a crash on Airport Road on Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 11, 2017
Illinois Treasurer to visit IWU to detail ABLE program
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will present a program on Illinois ABLE at IWU tonight. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will visit Il...
Apr 11, 2017
Bloomington intersection reopens after suspected DUI crash
A crash on Airport Road has closed the intersection with College Avenue for more than 12 hours. (Photo by Carl Enchelmayer)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The intersection of College Avenue and Airpo...
Apr 11, 2017
Fox Creek speed limit lowered by city council
By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – For the second time is this calendar year, the Bloomington City Council has made a change to a speed limit at the behest of the community surrounding the road.Thi...
Apr 11, 2017
Bloomington City Council approves $214M budget
By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON – After much debate and talk concerning what was seemingly a small portion, the Bloomington City Council voted to approve a $214.1 million budget Monday night.The v...
Apr 10, 2017
Passover commemorated by local Jews
Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington is one of the many places across the world commemorating Passover. (Photo Google Street View)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Jews around the world are cel...
Apr 10, 2017
Crews search for missing kayaker near Streator
Police say the search for a missing kayaker from Streator is now a recovery mission. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Eric StockSTREATOR – Rescue crews and volunteers will resume their search o...
Apr 10, 2017
Poor lighting raises safety concerns at Eastland Mall
A photo posted on social media shows many lights off in the parking lot at Eastland Mall. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Gina Baho-Rohde)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner ...
Apr 10, 2017
Illinois physicians use workshop to help curb state’s growing opioid addiction
Illinois Department of Health Director Nirav Shah is encouraging health care providers to become proactive in the fight against opioid addiction. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health)B...
Apr 10, 2017
