Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois State Fair officials reflecting on ‘lessons learned’ about performers
llinois State Fair officials say Springfield's expo brought a record of over $6.5 million. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State F...
Sep 20, 2019
Young bicycle rider has brain damage from Labor Day crash
Angelo Seymon, 10, suffered serious head injuries in a car-bicycle crash Labor Day evening in Bloomington. (From Yolanda Hickman Facebook page) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomin...
Sep 20, 2019
Renner nominates 10 for Cannabis Task Force
The Bloomington City Council will vote Monday night on Mayor Tari Renner’s Cannabis Task Force nominations. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – The 10 people picked ...
Sep 19, 2019
UPDATE: Amazon to purchase 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the purchase Thursday. (Photo courtesy TechCrunch/Twitter) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has announced the company will purchase 100,000 ele...
Sep 19, 2019
Barickman: Vaping needs more research, education
State Senator Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke Thursday morning with WJBC’s Scott Miller. (WJBC/Scott Laughlin) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Senator Jason Barickman wants ...
Sep 19, 2019
Rivian will make 100,000 electric delivery vans for Amazon
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced the purchase Thursday. (Photo TechCrunch/Twitter) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Electric vehicle maker Rivian will be adding new delivery vans to its lineup. Amaz...
Sep 19, 2019
ACLU examining LGBTQ status under 1964 Civil Rights Act
Executive Director of the ACLU says reversing the decision which legalized abortion puts the nation on a path which may as well undo protections against discrimination based on gender, race, and relig...
Sep 19, 2019
Downtown axe-throwing venue targets city approval
Grove Street Social, where axe-throwing is the main attraction, would be located at 216 E. Grove St., near Downtown Bloomington. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &#...
Sep 19, 2019
Bloomington’s Renner backs another mayor in 2020 Presidential race
South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg has won Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner’s endorsement for the 2020 Democratic Presidential nomination. (Facebook photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON...
Sep 18, 2019
UPDATE: Robustelli won’t seek re-election to McLean County Board; IWU student announces candidacy
Carlo Robustelli (left) and Jordan Baker (right). (Photos Facebook/Carlo Robustelli and Baker for McLean County Board)By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Democrat on the McLean County Board is not runn...
Sep 18, 2019
