Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

U.S. Supreme Court hears political map case that could impact Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday where Wisconsin Democrats complained the Republicans draw maps to help Republicans get elected.(Photo by Flickr/dbking)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network...
Syndicated Author Oct 08, 2017

Illinois police chiefs not surprised departments are dropping body cams
A northern Illinois lawmaker says smaller departments have a difficult time absorbing the costs of police body cams and data storage costs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice)By Illinois Rad...
Syndicated Author Oct 08, 2017

Mayor Renner: New open house format grants more citizen access
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said appointment-only open houses on Friday’s before city council meetings enable him to give full attention to people who need his help. (Photo courtesy Facebook/T...
Syndicated Author Oct 08, 2017

Number of deer-vehicle crashes decrease in 2017
While the number of deer-vehicle collisions have gone down, the cost of the claims have risen. (Photo courtesy State Farm)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A study from State Farm shows Illinois ins...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

Bloomington police investigating weekend shooting
Police reported a juvenile had been shot near the intersection of Lee Street and Emerson Street in Bloomington. (Photo by WJBC/Patrick Baron)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are ...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

Strong second quarter helps Titans secure their second straight win
The Illinois Wesleyan Titans secured another CCIW win backed behind quarterback Brandon Bauer. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC)By Blake HaasRock Island, Ill. – An early second quarter lead helpe...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

Illinois receives grant for anti-overdose drugs
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah says the grant will benefit a number of rural counties. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

McLean County Salvation Army kicks off coat drive
McLean County Board member Jim Soeldner will be collecting coats on Saturdays in October and November. (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cooler weather has been slow...
Syndicated Author Oct 07, 2017

Police look for gunman in Bloomington stick-up
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened outside the Hucks gas station on Hershey Road. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Polic...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Ag research firm moving to Pontiac
Precision Planting plans to host seminars with groups from throughout the world. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – The Pontiac City Council has approved a redevelopment agreement...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017