Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington mayor laments ugly political environment
Regina Noland carried signs outside Bloomington City Hall calling for the arrest of Mayor Tari Renner and City Manager David Hales. (Photo by Lindsey Harrison, WMBD-TV)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMIN...
Oct 10, 2017
Bloomington teen told police shooting was accidental
Emerial Tutwiler has been jailed on a $100,000 bond on reckless discharge of a firearm charges. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail). By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man claims he accid...
Oct 09, 2017
U.S. Supreme Court hears political map case that could impact Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case Tuesday where Wisconsin Democrats complained the Republicans draw maps to help Republicans get elected.(Photo by Flickr/dbking) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Networ...
Oct 08, 2017
Illinois police chiefs not surprised departments are dropping body cams
A northern Illinois lawmaker says smaller departments have a difficult time absorbing the costs of police body cams and data storage costs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IllinoisStatePolice) By Illinois Ra...
Oct 08, 2017
Mayor Renner: New open house format grants more citizen access
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner said appointment-only open houses on Friday’s before city council meetings enable him to give full attention to people who need his help. (Photo courtesy Facebook/T...
Oct 08, 2017
Number of deer-vehicle crashes decrease in 2017
While the number of deer-vehicle collisions have gone down, the cost of the claims have risen. (Photo courtesy State Farm) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – A study from State Farm shows Illinois i...
Oct 07, 2017
Bloomington police investigating weekend shooting
Police reported a juvenile had been shot near the intersection of Lee Street and Emerson Street in Bloomington. (Photo by WJBC/Patrick Baron) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police ar...
Oct 07, 2017
Strong second quarter helps Titans secure their second straight win
The Illinois Wesleyan Titans secured another CCIW win backed behind quarterback Brandon Bauer. (Photo courtesy File/WJBC) By Blake Haas Rock Island, Ill. – An early second quarter lead he...
Oct 07, 2017
Illinois receives grant for anti-overdose drugs
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Nirav Shah says the grant will benefit a number of rural counties. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIE...
Oct 07, 2017
McLean County Salvation Army kicks off coat drive
McLean County Board member Jim Soeldner will be collecting coats on Saturdays in October and November. (Photo courtesty mcleancountyil.gov)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cooler weather has been slow...
Oct 07, 2017
