Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coliseum managers working on selling naming rights
The contract with U.S. Cellular for naming of the venue expired earlier this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new managers of the U.S. Cellular Colise...
Jun 19, 2016
Mistrial declared in reckless driving case
A mistrial was declared in a reckless driving case against Randy Crump on Thursday, while he was cleared on a misdemeanor charge. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Jun 17, 2016
Girl, 16, injured in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot...
Jun 17, 2016
McLean County Museum of History surpasses capital campaign goal
The 2016 History Makers Gala honored Jill Hutchison, Jack Porter, Gordon Ropp, and Father Ric Schneider. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History...
Jun 16, 2016
Chambers works to prevent drug deaths
Chambers saysone overdose is one too many. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers continues to work with law enforcement to reduce drug ...
Jun 16, 2016
Fewer students applying for MAP grants
(WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousand of Illinois students apparently don't want to risk the state’s MAP grant delays and disappointments.New numbers from the Il...
Jun 15, 2016
United State of Women summit features local speaker
The summit focused on progress that’s been made for gender equality. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheUnitedStateofWomen)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The first ever United State of Women sum...
Jun 15, 2016
McLean County Board member blasts Board of Health’s lack of transparency
A McLean County Board member is blasting the county’s Board of Health over its handling of large fund reserves. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board memb...
Jun 15, 2016
Transportation group: Road construction grinds to halt without capitol bill
Road projects in Illinois could he stopped if Illinois fails to produce a capitol bill by July 1. (WJBC file photo)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A transportation group w...
Jun 14, 2016
