Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Former big league pitcher tries to eliminate stigma of mental illness
The Will to Live Foundation attempts to remove the stigma and raise awareness of mental illness, especially in youths. (Photo Facebook/Will To Live Foundation) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2017

ISU president previews Evening of Stars auction
Courtesy: American Red Crossby Marc StraussTwo tickets remain for the American Red Cross Evening of Stars and a chance to meet Cubs World Series hero David Ross. But to get them you'll have to listen ...
Syndicated Author Apr 12, 2017

Carlock library to showcase remodel
The Carlock library began raising funds for the remodeling in December 2015. (Photo Facebook/Carlock Public Library) By Greg Halbleib CARLOCK – The Carlock Public Library is showing off its remo...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2017

Bloomington Police make arrest following Airport Road crash
Bloomington Police are seeking multiple charges against Joshua Brewster in connection with a crash on Airport Road on Monday. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON &...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2017

Illinois Treasurer to visit IWU to detail ABLE program
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs will present a program on Illinois ABLE at IWU tonight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Illinois State Treasurer Mike Frerichs will visit ...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2017

Bloomington intersection reopens after suspected DUI crash
A crash on Airport Road has closed the intersection with College Avenue for more than 12 hours. (Photo by Carl Enchelmayer) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The intersection of College Avenue and Air...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2017

Fox Creek speed limit lowered by city council
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – For the second time is this calendar year, the Bloomington City Council has made a change to a speed limit at the behest of the community surrounding the road. T...
Syndicated Author Apr 11, 2017

Bloomington City Council approves $214M budget
By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – After much debate and talk concerning what was seemingly a small portion, the Bloomington City Council voted to approve a $214.1 million budget Monday night. The...
Syndicated Author Apr 10, 2017

Passover commemorated by local Jews
Moses Montefiore Temple in Bloomington is one of the many places across the world commemorating Passover. (Photo Google Street View)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Jews around the world are cel...
Syndicated Author Apr 10, 2017

Crews search for missing kayaker near Streator
Police say the search for a missing kayaker from Streator is now a recovery mission. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Eric Stock STREATOR – Rescue crews and volunteers will resume their search...
Syndicated Author Apr 10, 2017