Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Workers unite to memorialize people killed on-duty
As the sun rose over White Oak Park, workers came together to remember over 200 people who have died on the job since 1850. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – More than 2...
Apr 27, 2018
Survivor tells other rape victims to fight back and win
About 75 people attended a Take Back the Night rally, march, and candlelight vigil Thursday night outside the McLean County Museum of History. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMI...
Apr 27, 2018
Senate unanimously confirms BPD’s Heffner as U.S. Marshal, Renner praises departing chief
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner has won unanimous Senate approval to become the next U.S. Marshal for the Central District of Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &...
Apr 26, 2018
Bloomington and Normal police supply alternative opioid disposal
Use bins outside of both Bloomington and Normal police stations to dispose of expired pills. (Photo courtesy: takebackday.dea.gov) By WMBD-TVNORMAL – Bloomington and Normal police departmen...
Apr 26, 2018
17-year-old arrested, identities of men killed in Normal shootings revealed
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner provides details on Wednesday’s shooting deaths with McLean County Assistant State’s Attorney Jeff Horve (from left), State’s Attorney Jason Chambe...
Apr 26, 2018
Renner ‘likely’ to sign liquor sale restriction despite economic development concerns
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says the new ban the city council approved against selling alcohol near daycare centers could discourage economic development. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner)By Eri...
Apr 25, 2018
Rep. Brady: McCann a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in governor’s race
State Rep. Dan Brady says Sen. Sam McCann can be a ‘force to be reckoned with’ in his bid to run for governor in November. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DanBrady)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 25, 2018
Legendary football star looks to make his mark off the field too
Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the featured star at Tuesday night’s annual Evening of Stars benefit for the American Red Cross Serving Central Illinois.(Photo by Howard Pac...
Apr 25, 2018
Drug company donating tablets for synthetic pot treatment
The Illinois Department of Public Health warns that synthetic marijuana is far from a safe alternative to the natural drug. (Photo National Institute of Health)By RFD Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – ...
Apr 24, 2018
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visits Youth Build to learn more on vocational training
Students from Youth Build of McLean County give Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti a tour of the campus. (photo by Crystal Donaldson)By Crystal DonaldsonNORMAL – Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti visited You...
Apr 24, 2018
