Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Arrest made in PNC Bank Robbery
PNC bank robbery suspect Zachary Finchum. (Photo courtesy of Bloomington Police.) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON- A man is in custody after allegedly robbing a bank in Bloomington. Zachary Finc...
Jun 14, 2017
Congressmen offer prayers after colleague, officers injured in shooting
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis was unhurt in a shooting at a ballfield in Alexandria, Virginia on Wednesday morning. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ALEXANDRIA, Va. – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis of Taylorvil...
Jun 14, 2017
Durbin lashes out at Trump budget cuts to humanitarian and development assistance
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin is slamming proposed cuts in aid to other countries.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By RFD Radio WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., grilled Secretary of Stat...
Jun 14, 2017
Appellate court hears case about paying state employees without budget
The AFSCME union says if the courts shut down state government by agreeing with the Illinois Attorney General that workers can't be paid if there's no budget, then the courts should also determine who...
Jun 14, 2017
Proposed Washington St. bike lanes set for Wednesday public hearing
City Public Works Director Jim Karch explains the bike lane proposal to Bloomington resident Karen Arsenault at an open house Tuesday at the McLean County Museum of History. By Howard Packo...
Jun 13, 2017
Bistro pays tribute to Pulse Nightclub victims on anniversary
More than 100 patrons came out to the Bistro on Monday Evening to remember those lost in the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando. (Photo Courtesy Nick McClintock, WJBC) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON-...
Jun 12, 2017
Juvenile arrested for pair of Bloomington hold-ups, police seek second suspect
(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A 14-year old boy is under arrest and Bloomington Police are looking for a second suspect in a couple of armed robberies early Sunday o...
Jun 12, 2017
Caution urged during heat advisory
The McLean County Emergency Management Agency says heat can cause a variety of problems. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Emergency Management Agency is urging ...
Jun 12, 2017
Opioid addiction crisis in Illinois expected to worsen
Illinois Department of Health Director Nirav Shah is encouraging health care providers to become proactive in the fight against opioid addiction. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Department of Public Health) ...
Jun 12, 2017
Rauner considering special session
Gov. Bruce Rauner told reporters if lawmakers don’t make progress on a budget soon, he may call for a special session. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIEL...
Jun 12, 2017
