Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Moms Demand Action, League of Women Voters call to end gun violence
People at the event wrote down on signs the names of those who have been affected by gun violence in the hopes that they are never forgotten. (Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Do...
Jun 02, 2018
State Police release Memorial Day weekend enforcement results
State troopers issued thousands of traffic citations and arrested over 100 people for driving under the influence over Memorial Day weekend. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – S...
Jun 02, 2018
Last month warmest May on record in Illinois
Last month’s average temperature beat the previous May record by more than a degree. (Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker)By WJBC StaffSPRINGFIELD – The state climatologist says last month was the w...
Jun 01, 2018
BPD arrest man for alleged meth delivery
Bloomington Police arrested Emil Cruz yesterday for allegedly delivering over 28 grams of meth. (McLean County Jail)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a Bloomington m...
Jun 01, 2018
Spelling bee champion former Grove & Chiddix student
Karthik Nemmani attended Grove Elementary and Chiddix Junior High Schools. (CNN)By Greg HalbleibNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Scripps National Spelling Bee winner crowned Thursday night spent most ...
Jun 01, 2018
Grossinger Motors Arena sees yearly deficit, fourth quarter profit
In a report released Thursday by the City of Bloomington, Grossinger Motors Arena ended in the red for fiscal year 2018. (Grossinger Motors Arena)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Despite a profitab...
Jun 01, 2018
Rep. Lou Lang resigns leadership positions following abuse accusations
Illinois House deputy majority leader Lou Lang has stepped down from his leadership roles after sexual harassment allegations were made against him this afternoon. (www.ilga.gov) By Illinois Radi...
May 31, 2018
Labor leader wants local workers used in TIF developments
Mike Matejka said taxing bodies would receive maximum returns from the TIF investment when local labor is used. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz and Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A local ...
May 31, 2018
Dixon school shooting hero says schools need support
Gov. Bruce Rauner (left) honored Dixon officer Mark Dallas for thwarting a school shooting earlier this month. (Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – The resource officer that sho...
May 31, 2018
Illinois House expands 3-day wait for any gun purchases
State Rep. Allen Skillicorn opposes a measure to expand a three-day waiting period for all gun purchases in Illinois. (ilga.gov)By RFD Radio/WFMBSPRINGFIELD – Gun control measures are heading ou...
May 31, 2018
