Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man gets 5 1/2 year sentence in federal child porn case
Federal prosecutors said Braman Benjamin Broy of Bloomington received thousands of pictures and hundreds of videos depicting child pornography on his computer. (file photo) By Howard Packow...
Jul 13, 2017
YWCA ends local home care service due to state budget turmoil
YWCA McLean County is ending home care services due to lack of payment from state government.(Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Illinois has a budget to ru...
Jul 13, 2017
Only one-quarter of lawmakers decline per diem for special session
Of the 177 state lawmakers, only 46 denied the travel reimbursement and a $111 a day per diem they get for last month's 10-day special session. (Photo courtesy Shutterstock/Illinois News Network) By G...
Jul 13, 2017
No suspects in Bloomington stabbing
The Bloomington Police Department responded to a stabbing on Peach Street Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Police have not identified a suspect in a stabbing that happene...
Jul 13, 2017
Credit agency spares Illinois bonds from sinking to junk
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan said credit agency’s decision not to reduce Illinois bonds to junk shows the state is heading in the right direction. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network) &nb...
Jul 12, 2017
Ag leaders praise proposed water regulation rollbacks
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said farmers know best when it comes to managing their waterways. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – Criti...
Jul 12, 2017
Renner denies Hucks’ request for new liquor license to allow video gaming
Bloomington mayor Tari Renner denied a request for Huck’s to service alcohol on site. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A convenience store has been struck down in its request ...
Jul 12, 2017
Durbin, Duckworth: Trump commission request violates federal law
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said took part in a Tuesday news conference to slam President Don’a;d Trump’s election integrity commission. (Photo courtesy YouTube)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – D...
Jul 12, 2017
Residents share thoughts on revamping aging O’Neil Park
O’Neil Pool in Bloomington recently opened for its 43rd season. (Photo by WMBD-TV)By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD-TVBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is hoping to make a big splash in its city parks over...
Jul 12, 2017
Eureka College removes ‘interim’ from leader’s job title
Eureka College’s President, Jamel Wright. (Photo courtesy of Eureka College.) By Howard PackowitzEureka College’s 27th president is a woman’s who’s held the office o...
Jul 12, 2017
