Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Swimming pool, trail upgrades win Bloomington City Council backing
Council member Jeff Crabill acknowledged the cost is “pretty high” for the architects, but the city is getting a lot for its money. (Photo courtesy: City of Bloomington)By Heart of Illinoi...
Oct 13, 2020
BPD: Three in critical condition after shooting on west side
Police were called around 3:30 p.m. to the 1600 block of Iowa Street on the city’s west side. (Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake Haas and Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are inv...
Oct 12, 2020
Central Illinois pumpkin farm seeing pent up demand
Ackerman Family Farms, located in Morton, grows over 150 different pumpkins. (Photo courtesy: Ackerman Family Farms) By Blake Haas MORTON – In the heart of the largest pumpkin producing state in...
Oct 12, 2020
Some Illinoisans want to do away with Columbus Day
Speaking in Chicago Monday – Columbus Day – Ald. Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez says the evidence is in, and Christopher Columbus should be out. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIEL...
Oct 12, 2020
19-year-old man charged with solicitation for sex in McLean County
Mison Smith, 19, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy: McLean County Jail) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have accused a 19-year old Bloomington man with soliciting ...
Oct 12, 2020
BPD probing shots fired incident over the weekend
Anyone with information is asked to contact BPD Detective Jesse Lanphear at 309-434-2369. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can call McLean County Crime Stoppers at 309-828-1111. (WJBC file photo) ...
Oct 12, 2020
Bloomington Dr. says experimental COVID treatments helped President recover quickly
OSF General Surgeon Dr. John Wieland. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – An experimental drug given to President Trump to treat COVID-19 could have played a role in the Pres...
Oct 12, 2020
Judge set to rule next month on convicted child killer’s new trial request
Cynthia Baker will be back in court November 19 to find out if Judge Casey Costigan grants her a new trial or goes ahead with the sentencing. (Photo courtesy: HOI/ABC) By Heart of Illinois ABC BLOOMIN...
Oct 12, 2020
MCHD reports 40 new COVID cases
McLean County’s rolling positivity rate inched up from 3.7% to 4%. (Graphic courtesy McLean County Health Department) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Local health officials Monday repor...
Oct 12, 2020
McLean County Board vacancy, lasting only a few weeks, sets off skirmish
One of the applicants for the temporary position is Paul Segobiano, who served 46 years on the county board until he lost a bid for another term in 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Heart of Illino...
Oct 12, 2020
