Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington police arrest suspect in stabbing incident
The incident occurred in the 1500 block of Lambda Street. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arrest related to a stab...
Mar 24, 2017
Exhibit showcases McLean County’s ag history
The new exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History showcases the importance of agriculture to the area’s heritage. (Photo Patti Penn/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The are...
Mar 24, 2017
Residents offer mixed feelings on legalizing marijuana
The proposal in Springfield would allow recreational use of marijuana. (Photo courtesy DankDepot/Flickr) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal residents in Uptown Normal Friday offered ...
Mar 24, 2017
Almost 90 percent of Illinois counties losing population
Nearly all Illinois metropolitan areas dropped in population according to the most recent census figures. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Nearly all...
Mar 24, 2017
Stark differences apparent in pot legalization debate
Both sides in the debate over legalized recreational marijuana are ramping up the debate. (Photo by BrettLevin/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Proponents and oppo...
Mar 24, 2017
House OKs bill ending $1.3 million in mailouts
State Rep. David McSweeney wants Illinois to continue reigning in spending, beginning with elimination of costly mailers. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network...
Mar 23, 2017
The Den rated among top Arnold Palmer courses
The Den at Fox Creek was designed by Arnold Palmer. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Den at Fox Creek has been ranked as one of the top ten golf courses designed by Ar...
Mar 23, 2017
Durbin to host town hall at Illinois Wesleyan
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin will host a town hall meeting at IWU on Friday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., plans to host a town hall me...
Mar 23, 2017
Otter at Miller Park Zoo gives birth
Miller Park Zoo will be auctioning off naming rights to two otter pups who were born at the zoo on Feb. 25. (Photo courtesy Miller Park Zoo) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Miller Park Zoo's pair of...
Mar 23, 2017
Peace Meal senior meals program getting support as federal funding questions loom
Peace Meal provides meals to citizens over the age of 60 in 14 counties in Illinois. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Larry Miller)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – There’s worry cuts in the Trump adm...
Mar 22, 2017
