Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Morton man accused of Waffle House shooting arrested
Nashville Police arrested Travis Reinking of Morton, the man accused of killing four and wounding two others in a shooting at a Waffle House early Sunday. (Photo courtesy Twitter/Metro Nashville PD) B...
Apr 23, 2018
Firefighters take on blaze in Atlanta mobile home park
A fire in an Atlanta mobile home park has engulfed two trailer homes. (Photo courtesy Jamie Lee) By Patrick Baron and Greg Halbleib ATLANTA – A late Monday morning fire in Atlanta has heavily da...
Apr 23, 2018
BPD: 2 men arrested on meth charges
Timothy Beckenholdt (left) and Timothy Sheppard were arrested in Bloomington on Friday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man on ...
Apr 23, 2018
Bloomington implements waste pick-up changes
Bloomington Director of Public Works Jim Karch said the city will collect bulk waste twice a year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington is reminding re...
Apr 23, 2018
Sen. Brady not ‘overly concerned’ about McCann gubernatorial bid
Illinois Senate Minority Leader Bill Brady is sounding largely dismissive of a former Republican’s bid to challenge Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democrat J.B. Pritzker in November. (Photo courtesy Illi...
Apr 23, 2018
Tazewell County man suspected gunman in Waffle House shooting
Police are searching for Travis Reinking of Morton, the suspected gunman who reportedly shot several people at a Waffle House early Sunday morning. (Photo courtesy Twitter/Metro Nashville PD) By Patri...
Apr 22, 2018
Youth football tackle ban sponsor doesn’t have votes but will continue to push issue
Despite not planning to bring it up for a vote this session, State Rep. Carol Sente still plans on working to ban tackle football for youth under 12-years-old in Illinois. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov...
Apr 21, 2018
West Bloomington Revitalization Project to receive new website
The West Bloomington Revitalization Project will unveil its new website, provided by 48in48, on May 5. (Photo courtesy Facebook/West Bloomington Revitalization Project) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON &#...
Apr 21, 2018
Mackinaw man identified in Friday shootout
The Peoria County Coroner says 18-year-old Matthew Brown was killed by police acting in self-defense at this home in rural Mackinaw. (WMBD photo) By Patrick Baron MACKINAW – The Peoria County Co...
Apr 21, 2018
State Farm survey finds millennials are active in volunteering
A survey conducted by State Farm found millennials volunteer the most of any age group. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – As part of national volunteer week State Fa...
Apr 21, 2018
