Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Special Olympic athlete from Bloomington ‘was loved by all’
Barry Mogk, 43, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Barry Mogk) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Special Olympics Illinois paid tribute to an athlete from Bloomington who died during the Summer ...
Jun 12, 2017
Mitchell: Constitution convention won’t solve budget stalemate
State Rep. Bill Mitchell doubts a constitution convention would change the political climate in Springfield. (YouTube photo) By Greg Halbleib FORSYTH – A local lawmaker says a proposal to place ...
Jun 11, 2017
Health and wellness updates underway at Pontiac hospital
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center in Pontiac is looking for volunteers to tend its community garden. (WJBC file photo)By Cynthia GrauPONTIAC – Health and wellness updates are being i...
Jun 11, 2017
FBI to lead cybersecurity workshop at ISU
Illinois State University will host a cybersecurity workshop with the FBI on June 27 at Bone Student Center. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – FBI agents will be in Bloomington-Normal later...
Jun 11, 2017
Mosquitoes in Fairbury found to carry West Nile Virus
Mosquitoes in Fairbury test positive for West Nile Virus. (Flickr) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The Livingston County Public Health Department's Director of Environmental Healt...
Jun 09, 2017
Duckworth ‘troubled’ by Comey testimony
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth issued a video statement after James Comey’s Senate testimony on Thursday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Tammy Du...
Jun 09, 2017
