Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Prosecutor Chambers tapped for Circuit Judgeship
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers is pictured. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s lead prosecutor is leaving his job to become a circ...
Jun 04, 2018
2 injured after shots fired near downtown Bloomington
Bloomington police are seeking information on the early Monday report of shots fired at Monroe and McLean streets. (Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police a...
Jun 04, 2018
Illinois health department program aims to help parents of infants transition back into work
The Illinois Department of Public Health has initiated an infant work pilot program similar to those that have shown success in other state departments. (Creative Commons/Steve Garry) By Illinois Radi...
Jun 03, 2018
Penguin Project puts on Madagascar Jr.
Artists in a Penguin Project production (Penguin Project) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – The Penguin Project of McLean County is putting on Madagascar Jr. Penguin Project gives 10-24 year olds wi...
Jun 02, 2018
Moms Demand Action, League of Women Voters call to end gun violence
People at the event wrote down on signs the names of those who have been affected by gun violence in the hopes that they are never forgotten. (Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 02, 2018
State Police release Memorial Day weekend enforcement results
State troopers issued thousands of traffic citations and arrested over 100 people for driving under the influence over Memorial Day weekend. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON –...
Jun 02, 2018
Last month warmest May on record in Illinois
Last month’s average temperature beat the previous May record by more than a degree. (Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – The state climatologist says last month was the...
Jun 01, 2018
BPD arrest man for alleged meth delivery
Bloomington Police arrested Emil Cruz yesterday for allegedly delivering over 28 grams of meth. (McLean County Jail) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a Bloomington...
Jun 01, 2018
Spelling bee champion former Grove & Chiddix student
Karthik Nemmani attended Grove Elementary and Chiddix Junior High Schools. (CNN)By Greg HalbleibNATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Scripps National Spelling Bee winner crowned Thursday night spent most ...
Jun 01, 2018
Grossinger Motors Arena sees yearly deficit, fourth quarter profit
In a report released Thursday by the City of Bloomington, Grossinger Motors Arena ended in the red for fiscal year 2018. (Grossinger Motors Arena)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Despite a profitab...
Jun 01, 2018
