Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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 – ...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Ag research firm moving to Pontiac
Precision Planting plans to host seminars with groups from throughout the world. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Pontiac City Council has approved a redevelopment agreeme...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

Illinois’ GOP congressmen to Rauner: We are the pro-life party
U.S. Rep. John Shimkus was one of several Republican congressmen who voted to support a measure that would ban an abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Shimkus)By Cole La...
Syndicated Author Oct 05, 2017

UPDATED: Bloomington, Normal police investigate gunshot reports
Police did not find evidence of the reported gunshots. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are looking for the public’s help as they investigate a report of...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2017

Lucky Day Lotto winner sold in El Paso
Barbara Walter says she checked her ticket the day after the drawing. (Photo courtesy Illinois Lottery) By Greg Halbleib EL PASO – A woman from El Paso has won $150,000 in an Illinois Lottery ga...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2017

Livingston County United Way kicks off fundraising campaign
Jon Kilgore is chairing the fundraising campaign with a goal of $201,000. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJBC/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The United Way of Livingston County kicked off its fundraisi...
Syndicated Author Oct 04, 2017