Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man charged in domestic violence incident, two officers injured
Bloomington Police responded to the call around 6 p.m. on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains in the McLean County jail on a high bo...
Oct 04, 2019
S&P report shows states preparing for rainy days as Illinois falls further behind
Another metric that S&P has started using recently provides a revealing look at how well Illinois is doing in paying for its promises to retirees. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio Network...
Oct 04, 2019
Indiana beats Illinois in race to offer online sports betting
Syverson said Illinois' slow roll of expanded gambling legislation meant tax revenue going to other states.(Photo courtesy Flickr/Nick Ares)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Indiana had alr...
Oct 04, 2019
Governor says policies are helping the economy grow
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has proposed a number of measures to help the state pay its share (Photo courtesy JP Pritzker)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD– Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is touti...
Oct 04, 2019
Historic Preservation Chair to face IWU student for McLean County Board seat
Bloomington Historic Preservation Chair Lea Cline is running for a seat on the McLean County Board. (Facebook photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat is in the race for the McLea...
Oct 02, 2019
Bloomington man arrested for food containing marijuana, revoked license
Benahniah Labrockington, 29, of Bloomington. (Photo Bloomington Police Department)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man was arrested for having packaged food products containing marijuana...
Oct 02, 2019
Pritzker: Sandoval should give up chairmanship
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke to reporter Wednesday after a speech in Oak Lawn. (WJBC file photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The governor is unambiguous on this one – a lawmaker who was key...
Oct 02, 2019
BPD investigating hold up on city’s west side
Police said the incident happened at a hotel early Monday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are probing an armed robbery at a hotel on the city’...
Oct 02, 2019
Free bulk waste removal already underway in Bloomington
Fall bulk waste will be collected for free until Oct. 14. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington residents have the opportunity to get rid of bulk waste, but there are som...
Oct 02, 2019
Ten veterans recieve send-off at Camp Butler National Cemetery
Camp Butler National Cemetery, near Springfield, staged its semi-annual "unaccompanied veterans" ceremony. (Photo courtesy: Camp Butler)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Ten veterans Wednesday received ...
Oct 02, 2019
