Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Ameren customers can seek financial help at Wednesday event
Ameren Illinois customers are meeting with those who need help paying their power bills. (Photo Flickr/tsmall) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois is offering financial help to some o...
Mar 13, 2017
Snow making for slick morning commute
The National Weather Service predicts McLean County will receive up to six inches of snow by Monday night. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Local roads are snow covered as ...
Mar 13, 2017
Rauner: Universities need to focus on students, not administration
Gov. Bruce Rauner wants to increase funding for tuition assistance, but says the state needs structural change as part of a balanced budget.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radi...
Mar 13, 2017
Bloomington Fire Department lowers response times
Bloomington Fire Chief Brian Mohr said the department handled more than 10,800 service calls in 2016. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Fire Depart...
Mar 13, 2017
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; 3 to 7 inches of snow expected
National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 10 p.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. Snowfall projections are posted. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN ...
Mar 12, 2017
UPDATED: Redbirds denied NCAA Tournament bid; draw No. 1 seed in NIT
Illinois State senior Paris Lee was named the Larry Bird MVC Player of the Year and league Defensive Player of the Year. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois StateR...
Mar 12, 2017
