Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

BPD arrests five people for Tuesday night robbery
Roger Mendiola, Tremayne Stencle, Madison Goin and Tyrel Jackson along with an additional juvenile male were arrested Tuesday (PHOTO: Bloomington Police) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON –...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2020

Miller Park Zoo seeking adult volunteers
The volunteer informational meeting will be from 10-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the zoo. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo is looking for people of different skill sets ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2020

Are you not entertained? Best Books of 2019
We look back at the best music, movies, and books from the previous year.By A.J. HarrisThe things that entertain us, the movies, books, and music, can be just simple time-wasters or guilty pleasures. ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2020

Are you not entertained? Best albums of 2019
We look back at the best music, movies, and books from the previous year.By A.J. HarrisThe things that entertain us, the movies, books, and music, can be just simple time-wasters or guilty pleasures. ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2020

Are you not entertained? Best movies of 2019
We look back at the best music, movies, and books from the previous year.By A.J. HarrisThe things that entertain us, the movies, books, and music, can be just simple time-wasters or guilty pleasures. ...
Syndicated Author Jan 15, 2020

Illinois State Police accepting applications through January
Applicants have to be at least 21 years old and have either an associate's degree or 60 hours of college coursework completed. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Laut...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2020

Pritzker fires Illinois Ag Director who knew of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email
Sullivan said in a statement posted to the political blog CapitolFax he takes responsibility. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker fired Illinois ...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2020

Some first responders are losing life insurance coverage over Narcan, Illinois bill would prohibit the practice
After hearing reports of first responders losing life insurance coverage for having been prescribed anti-overdose drugs, an Illinois lawmaker is looking to prohibit such cancellations. (Photo courtesy...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2020

Schnucks customers, company donate $320,000 to Salvation Army
The Schnucks in Normal located at 1750 Bradford Lane. (Facebook/Schnucks Normal) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A supermarket chain and its customers have donated $320,000 to the Salvation A...
Syndicated Author Jan 14, 2020

Residents in the Luther Oaks area will see road improvements after years of asking
Bloomington City Council voted 8-1 in favor of the improvements.(WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy After years of complaints Lutz Road in Bloomington will see some upgrades. The Bloomington City Co...
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