Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Parts of I-55 to be named in memory of fallen officers
(File photo by Scot/Flickr) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Parts of Interstate 55 may be getting new names. Sen. Bill Brady sponsored a resolution to change the overpass at Towanda Ex...
Jun 10, 2018
Motorcyclists can join in supporting the Mother Road
The new Route 66 Motorcycle license plate. (Illinois Route 66) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Motorcycle owners now can join car owners in supporting Route 66. By registering for the new Ill...
Jun 10, 2018
Overnight shooting leaves two dead, two injured in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Orchard Road that occurred early Sunday morning. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Jun 10, 2018
New pension buyout plans passed for the coming fiscal year
Workers will have more options when it comes to their pension plan. (Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state pensioners looking to get more control of their retire...
Jun 08, 2018
City manager hopefuls see TIF as one of many economic development tools
Bloomington City Manager finalists Jim Culotta, Tim Gleason, and Steve Rasmussen answer news media questions prior to a ‘meet and greet’ event at City Hall. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howa...
Jun 08, 2018
Suspect ordered to provide DNA sample in Lancaster Heights killings
Normal Police found two men dead in the Lancaster Heights complex on East College Avenue on April 25. The suspect has now been ordered to provide a DNA sample to authorities. (Google Maps photo...
Jun 07, 2018
Evening of Stars sets records for Red Cross
The 2018 Evening of Stars brought in the highest attendance and funds raised in the event’s history. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross Evening of Star...
Jun 07, 2018
United Way of McLean County receives funding for EFSP
The federal government has provided the United Way of McLean County with funding to be given to non-profit organizations in the community. (WJBC file photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The De...
Jun 07, 2018
Barickman: Budget just first step in state’s financial recovery
State Sen. Jason Barickman says bond rating firms such as S & P have not improved Illinois’ status because much work must still be done. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 07, 2018
Madigan top aide forced to quit amid sexual harassment charges
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan demanded the resignation of his top aide amid sexual harassment allegations.(Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Howard Packowitz and Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 06, 2018
