Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Las Vegas gunman booked Chicago hotel; city steps up security for big events
Chicago plans to boost security for several large events in the wake of the recent mass shooting in Las Vegas. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The Las Vegas gunman s...
Oct 06, 2017
IWU athletes strap on heels to stand against gender violence
Dozens of male student athletes at Illinois Wesleyan put on high heels to “walk a mile” in a woman’s shoes. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC). By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Dozens...
Oct 06, 2017
McLean County volunteers pick up slack from Trump Administration to boost Obamacare enrollment
About 20 McLean County volunteers are doing the work that used to be done by the federal government. They’re encouraging people to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act.(Pho...
Oct 06, 2017
Bloomington examining new guidelines for city government credit cards
A petition of proposed guidelines is attempting to limit how Bloomington officials can use city government credit cards. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mighty Travels) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – ...
Oct 05, 2017
Police look for gunman in Bloomington stick-up
Bloomington Police are investigating an armed robbery that happened outside the Hucks gas station on Hershey Road. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington P...
Oct 05, 2017
