Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BPD investigating theft, use of stolen credit cards
Bloomington Police say the first person of interest is a black man in his late 20’s to early 30’s, with a medium build and facial hair. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil D...
Feb 21, 2020
Illinois House Republicans say governor’s proposed budget holds state ‘hostage’
Voters will decide on the progressive income tax in November. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Republicans said the governor’s proposed budget was based on...
Feb 20, 2020
Report: Illinoisans got 10 robocalls daily on average in January
While the options may not be perfect, Illinois residents have a number of solutions at the ready to help them with the now-staggering number of robocalls. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Feb 20, 2020
BPD probing two commercial burglaries
BPD said the suspect is a tall black man, 25 to 30 years of age, with a full beard. (Photo Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for the pu...
Feb 20, 2020
ISU board to consider several projects, bonus for Dietz
Illinois State University trustees meet at 9 a.m. Friday in the Bone Student Center. (Facebook/Bone Student Center) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – The Illinois State University governing board will ...
Feb 19, 2020
Heartland College students to see tuition and fee increase
The Heartland Community College District covers McLean, Livingston, and Logan Counties. (WJBC file photo) By HOI ABCNORMAL – For the third straight year, trustees of Heartland Community Col...
Feb 19, 2020
Blagojevich praises Trump from Chicago home after release
Rod Blagojevich joined his family and spoke to reporters outside his home in Chicago during his first scheduled press event since his release. (Photo Heart of Illinois ABC) By APCHICAGO – F...
Feb 19, 2020
LaHood, Davis announce over $5.5 million in affordable housing grants for Central Illinois
Central Illinois Congressmen Darin LaHood (left) and Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Several central Illinois communities have received federal funding that will ...
Feb 18, 2020
As more states consider biometric privacy laws, expert warns about Illinois’ approach
Some lawmakers have proposed rolling back the law, but organizations such as the Electronic Frontier Foundation say it should be the model for other states to adopt. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illi...
Feb 18, 2020
Overnight stabbing leaves one hospitalized in Bloomington
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Heart of Illinois ABCBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police confirm one man is in the hospital with a stab wound.Police s...
Feb 18, 2020
