Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man arrested for alleged cocaine manufacturing, delivery
24-year-old Theotis Hilliard Jr. was arrested Tuesday after he reportedly manufactured and sold cocaine. (Bloomington Police Department) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been...
Jul 10, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan adding four new majors starting in the fall
Illinois Wesleyan University will be expanding the amount of majors offered at the college starting this fall. (WJBC File Photo) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – Prospective and current students comi...
Jul 10, 2018
Harold wants AG office to take harder line on corruption
Former Miss American Erika Harold practices law in Champaign-Urbana. (Facebook/Erika Harold) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Republican candidate for attorney general says she wants the offic...
Jul 10, 2018
TIF seen as possible incentive to develop Mennonite Hospital site
Bloomington aldermen entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Illinois Wesleyan University to market the former Mennonite Hospital property on North Main Street. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC...
Jul 10, 2018
Immigration advocates frustrated by lack of council action as police chief tries to build trust
About 40 people braved the heat and humidity at a Keep Families Together Campaign rally outside Bloomington City Hall. A short time later, a group of about 10 American flag carrying advocates gathered...
Jul 10, 2018
The Fresh Market in Normal to close
Fresh Market CEO Larry Appel said while some grocery stores have experienced growth, there are a number that haven’t, prompting the decision to close 15 stores including the location on Greenbri...
Jul 09, 2018
McLean County ranked 5th in DUI arrests across Illinois in 2017
According to the Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists, McLean County ranked 5th in the state with 237 arrests in 2017. (Matty Ring/flickr) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – A new study from the Alli...
Jul 09, 2018
Normal picks Ryan Otto to head Engineering Department
Normal City Manager Pam Reece announced that Ryan Otto will take over as Director of Engineering at the end of this month. (Town of Normal) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The Town of Normal has chose...
Jul 09, 2018
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency warning of agal blooms
Weather conditions throughout the state have been in perfect condition to create algal blooms in Illinois’ waterways. (Pixabay/MabelAmber) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An organi...
Jul 07, 2018
Immigrant advocates see Bloomington ordinance as not so welcoming
The Keep Families Together Campaign announced Friday night it it’s opposed to the resolution on immigrants to be considered Monday night by Bloomington aldermen. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/...
Jul 07, 2018
