Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Unorthodox gift makes Valentine’s Day special
Larry and Susan Mizell are celebrating a special Valentine's Day together this year. (Photo by Bryan Bloodworth/WJBC)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON – Little did Susan Mizell know she was giving ...
Syndicated Author Feb 14, 2017

Cold and flu season heats up
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said cold and flu viruses can be tough to battle because they change constantly. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Is it the cold or is it t...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2017

Pontiac prison on lockdown after stabbing
The Pontiac Correctional Center is on lockdown after a stabbing on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockPONTIAC – A stabbing at the Pontiac Correctional Center has promoted prison officials to ...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2017

Love fills the air at Westminster Village
Ed and Ginna Lundeen (standing) and Jim and Henrietta Phillips (seated) will celebrate Valentine’s Day at Westminster Village. (WJBC photo/Bryan Bloodworth)By Bryan BloodworthBLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2017

Report: Illinoisans experiencing second-worst income growth in the nation
A new study shows Illinoisans’ pocketbooks are not doing much better since the recession. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Raido NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Si...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2017

Bloomington considering intersection improvements, widening Linden Street
The city is looking to improve the traffic lights at the intersection of Towanda and Vernon. (Photo courtesy flickr/DavidLofink)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen are consideri...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2017

Durbin reflects on McLean County’s past and present
Dick Durbin sits between a statue of Abraham Lincoln and Bloomington mayor Tari Renner during his visit to the county museum. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – To celebr...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2017

Illinois State Women’s basketball downed by hot-shooting Drake
The Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by first-place Drake Friday evening in MVC action. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffDES MOINES - The Illinois State women's basketball team was def...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2017

Lawmakers introduce “Zombie Preparedness” bill
Representative Chris Welch is looking have Illinois residents be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/RepChrisWelch)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are l...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2017

U-High hoops player hospitalized after collapsing in practice
The incident occurred Thursday. (Photo courtesy University High School)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – A University High School basketball player’s life was saved by a trainer after he collapse...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2017