Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man arrested for alleged stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested 41-year-old Willie Johnson (pictured) after he reportedly stabbed an acquaintance. (Bloomington Police Department) By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Poli...
Jul 12, 2018
Study finds Illinois doles out some the toughest penalties for driving offenses
Illinois will send you to jail for reckless driving for a longer period than any other state in the country, something that helps the state rank high on a list of the strictest states for speeders. (F...
Jul 12, 2018
Growing number of gun sanctuary counties sparks concern
Debate has heated over the growing number of counties considering gun sanctuary status. (Pixabay)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – In Illinois, gun laws are being discussed at the local lev...
Jul 12, 2018
Alleged gunman charged with injuring four BPD officers
Police arrested Jusstin Johnson for allegedly fighting with officers while armed with a handgun. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Four Bloomington Poli...
Jul 12, 2018
Development fees to fund most of special needs addition at Unit 5’s Colene Hoose
Unit 5 displayed a drawing of the Colene Hoose addition for kids with special needs, including the driveway that will drop off students near their classroom. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By H...
Jul 12, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan adding four new majors starting in the fall
Illinois Wesleyan University will be expanding the amount of majors offered at the college starting this fall. (WJBC File Photo)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Prospective and current students coming...
Jul 10, 2018
Harold wants AG office to take harder line on corruption
Former Miss American Erika Harold practices law in Champaign-Urbana. (Facebook/Erika Harold)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The Republican candidate for attorney general says she wants the office ...
Jul 10, 2018
TIF seen as possible incentive to develop Mennonite Hospital site
Bloomington aldermen entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Illinois Wesleyan University to market the former Mennonite Hospital property on North Main Street. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC...
Jul 10, 2018
Immigration advocates frustrated by lack of council action as police chief tries to build trust
About 40 people braved the heat and humidity at a Keep Families Together Campaign rally outside Bloomington City Hall. A short time later, a group of about 10 American flag carrying advocates gathered...
Jul 10, 2018
The Fresh Market in Normal to close
Fresh Market CEO Larry Appel said while some grocery stores have experienced growth, there are a number that haven’t, prompting the decision to close 15 stores including the location on Greenbri...
Jul 09, 2018
