Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Twin Cities South Asian community aims to ‘Stop Hate Together’
IWU Provost Jonathan Green speaks to the crowd inside the Hansen Student Center. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – “Stop Hate Together.”That was the title and mes...
Mar 09, 2017
Illinois bill would lower drinking age with parental consent
An Illinois bill would allow underage drinking at restaurants with parental consent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/NathanPeck) By Sam Wood A bipartisan piece of legislation could see changes to the...
Mar 09, 2017
Bloomington police searching for sexually violent person
David Hermosillo’s whereabouts are not currently known. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is searching for a m...
Mar 09, 2017
Chateau hotel remains closed, timeline for re-opening still not set
The hotel was forced to close by the city on Wednesday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BloomingtonChateau)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center remained closed Thursd...
Mar 09, 2017
LaHood ‘skeptical’ of new health care plan
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (left). (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkPEORIA – Illinois Republicans in Congress are split on whether the plan to move past Obamacare care is on the right ...
Mar 09, 2017
Bloomington allowing Tony Roma’s to remain open for time being
The Chateau was forced to close by the city on Wednesday due to a non-operational fire alarm system. (Photo courtesy Google maps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is allowi...
Mar 09, 2017
‘Empowered Women, Empower Women’ marks International Women’s Day at BCPA
Wednesday was International Women’s Day. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A gathering Wednesday night at the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts titled...
Mar 08, 2017
Connect Transit selects interim GM
The agency’s board of trustees will vote on officially approving the interim general manager later in March. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transit Board of T...
Mar 08, 2017
Bloomington police investigating robbery at Boost Mobile
The robbery reportedly took place Tuesday. (Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are searching for a pair of suspects who allegedly robbed the Boost Mobile on W...
Mar 08, 2017
International Women’s Day recognizes impact of women
Earlier this year, women rallied with a march in Washington D.C. and cities all over the country. (Maria Henneberry/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Women all over are being encouraged to ma...
Mar 08, 2017
