Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BPD: Man, juvenile arrested for armed robbery
Bloomington Police arrested two males for an armed robbery Friday afternoon. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man and juvenile for an armed ro...
Mar 29, 2019
Illinois lawmakers move to allow graduate research assistants to unionize
Lawmakers are close to passing legislation that would allow for more college students at public universities to unionize. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Il...
Mar 29, 2019
BPD investigating report of armed robbery
Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in custody. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in ...
Mar 29, 2019
NBA executive talks sports betting in Springfield
The question of who should operate sports gambling in Illinois was before a House committee Thursday and an NBA executive made a stop in Springfield to weigh in. (Dan Spillane/LinkedIn) By Dave D...
Mar 29, 2019
Triple murder suspect hires lawyer as trial nears
Triple murder suspect Sydney Mays has decided not to act as his own attorney when he stands trial. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington triple ...
Mar 28, 2019
Connect Transit delays fare hike amid emotional appeals
Many disabled residents attended Tuesday’s Connect Transit public hearing in Uptown Normal. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Bloomington-Normal’...
Mar 27, 2019
ISP urging motorists to follow Scott’s Law
Acting director of the Illinois State Police Brendan Kelly spoke in Springfield Tuesday about Scott’s Law, the “move over” law. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Mar 26, 2019
Illinois lawmakers consider taxing satellite, streaming services.
Illinois lawmakers are set to consider taxing online streaming services in an effort to modernize the state's tax structure. (Photo Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach and Greg BishopSPR...
Mar 26, 2019
Aldermen OK video gambling fee, business owner calls it “government greed”
Times Past Inn owner Art Donaldson addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington business owner said ch...
Mar 26, 2019
Illinois lawmakers discuss plans for sports gambling
By the time the next NCAA Tournament rolls around, you might be able to bet on it legally in Illinois. (Photo Darren Rovell/Twitter) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – By the time the next NCAA Tour...
Mar 22, 2019
