Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington Police arrest 3 juveniles in drive-by shooting
Bloomington Police say they continue to investigate a drive-by shooting on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say they have arrested three juve...
Nov 18, 2015
Heartland CC votes to increase property tax levy
The Heartland Community College board of trustees approved an 8.96 estimated property tax levy increase at Tuesday night’s meeting. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Heartland Communi...
Nov 17, 2015
Record-setting night sends Illinois Wesleyan to win over Greenville
Jaylen Beasley scored 17 points to lead Illinois Wesleyan to a 150-117 win over Greenville. (Photo by WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan basketball coach Ron Rose said before Tues...
Nov 17, 2015
Bloomington library director announces her retirement
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Library director Georgia Bouda is retiring.Her last day is scheduled for Dec. 4. Bouda became direc...
Nov 17, 2015
State Sen. Harris to run for U.S. Senate
State Sen. Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey) announces his candidacy for U.S. Senate. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkHARVEY – The Democratic primary...
Nov 17, 2015
Local foundation working toward acceptance for autistic children
Jon Miskulin had Asperger’s and was a talented musician and public speaker before his death in 2013. (Photo courtesy jonsheroes.org)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Acceptance and respect for aut...
Nov 16, 2015
Normal could use eminent domain to obtain property on Raab Road
The town is hoping to begin construction on the Raab Road in Spring 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Monday night on authorizing the town to en...
Nov 16, 2015
‘No drama’ Saints drive their way to state volleyball title
The Central Catholic volleyball team captured the Class 2A title on Saturday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s a movie Central Catholic fans have seen before.Centr...
Nov 15, 2015
Nominations accepted for 2016 MLK Jr. Awards
The Bloomington-Normal NAACP is looking for nominations for the 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards. (Courtesy Bloomington-Normal NAACP)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Normal’s Human Relation...
Nov 15, 2015
Lobbyist says Illinois’ medical marijuana program needs improvement
Illinois dispensaries have sold nearly $211,000 worth of medical marijuana in the first week of sales. (Photo courtesy Flickr/BrettLevin)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Illinois’ medical mariju...
Nov 15, 2015
