Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Illinois lawmakers move to allow graduate research assistants to unionize
Lawmakers are close to passing legislation that would allow for more college students at public universities to unionize. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole LauterbachSPRINGFIELD – Il...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2019

BPD investigating report of armed robbery
Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in custody. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they have multiple people in ...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2019

NBA executive talks sports betting in Springfield
The question of who should operate sports gambling in Illinois was before a House committee Thursday and an NBA executive made a stop in Springfield to weigh in. (Dan Spillane/LinkedIn) By Dave D...
Syndicated Author Mar 29, 2019

Triple murder suspect hires lawyer as trial nears
Triple murder suspect Sydney Mays has decided not to act as his own attorney when he stands trial. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington triple ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2019

Country artist Luke Combs coming to Bloomington
Luke Combs and hist “Beer Never Broke My Heart Tour” will be at Grossinger Motors Arena Friday, Sept. 27. (Photo B104) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – The 2019 Academy of Country ...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2019

City’s new economic development office seen to emphasize downtown, improve ties with Normal
The director of the newly-created Bloomington Economic Development Department, Melissa Hon, hosted a Wednesday night open house at City Hall. (Photo by Howafd Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard P...
Syndicated Author Mar 28, 2019

Thousands of gun owners rally in Springfield
Thousands of gun owners marched in Springfield Wednesday to lobby for gun rights. (Photo from Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day Facebook page) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – An estimated six to e...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019

UPDATED: Grand jury indicts accused cop killer
The charges are piling up for accused cop killer Floyd Brown. (Bloomington Police Department photos) By Howard Packowitz WINNEBAGO COUNTY – A grand jury has handed up a 75 count indictmen...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019

Renner: Raising gas tax was least objectionable option
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner says raising the local gas tax was necessary to help repair streets and sidewalks. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renne...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019

Electrical fire breaks out at Parkside Junior High
Unit 5 officials said Parkside Junior High School is expected to re-open Monday for classes after an electrical fire Wednesday morning. (Unit 5) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – An electrical fire ...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019



