Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State dismisses charges against Bloomington firefighter
the charges were related to an incident in November. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Brian Turner)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Domestic battery charges against a Bloomington firefighter were dropped T...
Mar 01, 2017
Books To Benefit seeking used book donations
President Jackie Langhoff said they accept all kinds of books. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A local non-profit is seeking used book donations for its book sale in May.Bo...
Mar 01, 2017
State Farm reports operating loss, net worth gain
State Farm reports its net worth grew by nearly $5 billion despite a 2016 operating loss of $1.2 billion. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – State Farm has reported a pre-tax operati...
Feb 28, 2017
BPD chief: Crime down but street violence, DUIs remain concerns
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner reviewed the city’s latest crime statistics to the city council on Monday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Po...
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington voters select mayor finalists
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Bloomington.The city is holding a primary in a five-way race for mayor. In...
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington dissolves Metro Zone deal
The agreement had stood between Bloomington and Normal since 1986. (Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen voted 7-2 Monday night to terminate the Metro Zone agr...
Feb 27, 2017
Uncertainty strikes the ethanol industry
Illinois is one of the top ethanol-producing states in the country according to the Illinois Renewable Fuels Association website. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCote)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Feb 27, 2017
A sign of success at Central Catholic after girls take 2nd
Central Catholic’s Ellie Stevens carries the IHSA 2nd place trophy with her teammates Kennedy Sheehan (center) and Maddie Malinowksi (right) into the school auditorium for a ceremony Sunday.. (P...
Feb 26, 2017
ISU earns number one seed in Arch Madness
Illinois State University’s men’s basketball team earned the number one seed in Arch Madness following a successful season. (WJBC File Photo)By WJBC StaffBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State...
Feb 26, 2017
Heartland could consider future without state funding
The school’s Board of Trustees approved a tuition and fees increase this week, in part due to uncertainty in state funding. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Heartland Commu...
Feb 26, 2017
