Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Oct 05, 2017
Illinois’ GOP congressmen to Rauner: We are the pro-life party
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus was one of several Republican congressmen who voted to support a measure that would ban an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Shimkus)By Cole La...
Oct 05, 2017
UPDATED: Bloomington, Normal police investigate gunshot reports
Police did not find evidence of the reported gunshots. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are looking for the public’s help as they investigate a report of s...
Oct 04, 2017
Lucky Day Lotto winner sold in El Paso
Barbara Walter says she checked her ticket the day after the drawing. (Photo courtesy Illinois Lottery)By Greg HalbleibEL PASO – A woman from El Paso has won $150,000 in an Illinois Lottery game...
Oct 04, 2017
