Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Chateau reopened after fixing faulty fire alarm system
The hotel had been forced to close for having a non-operational fire alarm system. (Photo courtesy Google maps) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center has been ...
Mar 15, 2017
Police continue to search for man who cut off monitor
(Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Police are still looking for a man deemed sexually violent who they say broke free from his ankle monitor. David Her...
Mar 15, 2017
U of I president proposes more financial aid for Illinois students
University of Illinois President Tim Killeen has proposed funneling more financial aid to keep students in the state. (Photo courtesy Facebook/University of Illinois) By Greg Halbleib CHAMPAIGN –...
Mar 15, 2017
Mennonite Relief Sale set for 59th year
The sale begins Friday at 4:30 p.m. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The 59th annual Mennonite Relief Sale is this weekend at the Interstate Center in Bloomington. The sale kic...
Mar 15, 2017
CIRA officials to continue talks over expiring soccer fields
Central Illinois Regional Airport’s lease with the Prairie City Soccer League expires at the end of 2017. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – The clock has been ticking for years...
Mar 15, 2017
Coliseum probe delays city audit
VenuWorks took over U.S. Cellular Coliseum in 2016. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington city officials are waiting for Illinois State Police to finish an investigation befo...
Mar 14, 2017
Illinois lawmaker proposes raising minimum wage to $15
State Rep. Will Guzzardi (D-Chicago) is introducing legislation to raise the minimum wage in Illinois to $15. (Photo by www.ilga.gov) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – The $15 minimum wage movemen...
Mar 14, 2017
Bloomington fire chief: Annual stats show continued need for northeast station
Travel time to the northeast part of the city is an issue for the department. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Fire Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s fire chie...
Mar 13, 2017
Police arrest pair on drug, weapon charges
Drugs, a sawed off shotgun, and U.S. currency were all seized as part of the arrests. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department has arrested a pair of Bl...
Mar 13, 2017
Bloomington police chief adds context to pic of 10-year-old in handcuffs
The incident occurred in the 800 block of West Washington. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BLMBlono)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner added some context Monday to...
Mar 13, 2017
