Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Insects aren’t pestering Illinois crops or farmers too much this summer
Scientists are keeping an eye on the insect population across Illinois this summer, but said so far they haven't caused too much damage to crops. (Shane McGraw/flickr) By Illinois Radio Network SPRING...
Jul 23, 2018
Green Top Grocery tabs Christa Kramer as next General Manager
The co-op grocery store is owned by more than 1850 members of the Bloomington-Normal community and puts an emphasis on selling local grown products within 100 miles of the store. (Facebook/Green Top G...
Jul 23, 2018
Illinois congressional members selected to hash out farm bill
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis will be part of the committee charged with working out differences in the House and Senate versions of the farm bill. (Wikimedia)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHING...
Jul 23, 2018
Black Lives Matter rally aims to end the killings
Caila Thomas, godmother of Orchard Road murder victim Taneshiea Brown, spoke at Friday evening’s Black Lives Matter anti-violence rally at Miller Park. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By...
Jul 20, 2018
U.S. Marshals asked to review Law and Justice Center security following courthouse stabbing
The security procedures of the Law and Justice Center will be reviewed by the U.S. Marshals after a man stabbed himself with a plastic knife in a courtroom this week. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baro...
Jul 20, 2018
Sydney Mays Jr. extradition process is underway
The process to bring Sydney Mays Jr. back to McLean County has begun. (Bloomington Police Department) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of murder may be back in McLean ...
Jul 20, 2018
Unit 5 starts search for third new school board member
Unit 5 School Board member Joseph Cleary turned in his resignation., which was effective Thursday. The board is now searching for candidates to replace him. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Jul 20, 2018
Council told arena needs $610,000 elevator to ease access for disabled patrons
Bloomington aldermen Monday night will decide whether to spend about $610,000 for an elevator to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. (Grossinger Motors Arena photo) By How...
Jul 19, 2018
Convicts no longer to perform community service for Boys and Girls Club after rape case
Julius Scott, 23, is accused of sexually assaulting a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal. Scott was a community service volunteer for the organization at the alleged crime. (McLea...
Jul 19, 2018
Illinois Top 200 voters are picking the state’s best musicians
The blues, jazz, gospel, and rap. Illinois’ latest Top 200 list has people picking the state’s best bands and musicians. (Facebook/Illinois Bicentennial)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Jul 19, 2018
