Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ACLU examining LGBTQ status under 1964 Civil Rights Act
Executive Director of the ACLU says reversing the decision which legalized abortion puts the nation on a path which may as well undo protections against discrimination based on gender, race, and relig...
Sep 19, 2019
Downtown axe-throwing venue targets city approval
Grove Street Social, where axe-throwing is the main attraction, would be located at 216 E. Grove St., near Downtown Bloomington. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 19, 2019
Bloomington’s Renner backs another mayor in 2020 Presidential race
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg has won Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner’s endorsement for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination. (Facebook photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON...
Sep 18, 2019
UPDATE: Robustelli won’t seek re-election to McLean County Board; IWU student announces candidacy
Carlo Robustelli (left) and Jordan Baker (right). (Photos Facebook/Carlo Robustelli and Baker for McLean County Board)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board is not runn...
Sep 18, 2019
Robustelli not seeking re-election to McLean County Board
McLean County Board Democrat Carlo Robustelli. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board said he’s not running for re-election next year.Carlo...
Sep 18, 2019
Downtown Pontiac fire still under investigation
Fire crews fighting the blaze Saturday in Downtown Pontiac. (A.J. Harris/WJBC) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Fire investigators are still trying to determine what caused a fire that destroyed two ...
Sep 18, 2019
Illinois DMV offering access to driving record online; first in the nation to do so
In an effort to eliminate some of the more time-intensive requests at the DMV and reduce wait times, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is making Illinois one of the first states in America to bu...
Sep 18, 2019
New lawsuit filed for ‘deceptive marketing practices’ against drug companies
Another lawsuit has been filed by the Illinois Attorney General's office targeting several opioid manufacturing companies. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD ̵...
Sep 16, 2019
UPDATE: Superintendent responds after Blue Ridge teachers prepare for possible strike
Blue Ridge Superintendent Susan Wilson released a brief statement Monday addressing the strike exploratory committee formed by the district’s teachers. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleFARMER...
Sep 16, 2019
ISP: 11 people injured after crash in Tazewell County
State Police said the crash is still under investigation. (Photo courtesy Heart of Illinois ABC) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – Illinois State Police said a crash Monday morning on Intersta...
Sep 16, 2019
