Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Books To Benefit seeking used book donations
President Jackie Langhoff said they accept all kinds of books. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A local non-profit is seeking used book donations for its book sale in May.Bo...
Mar 01, 2017
Chambers: Prosecution, defense don’t always agree in insanity cases
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Cases which result in not guilty by reason of insanity verdicts do happen quite a bit in t...
Feb 28, 2017
State Farm reports operating loss, net worth gain
State Farm reports its net worth grew by nearly $5 billion despite a 2016 operating loss of $1.2 billion. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – State Farm has reported a pre-tax opera...
Feb 28, 2017
Central Catholic AD Atkins to retire
Doug Atkins has served as Central Catholic High School athletic director from 2006-2017. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Central Catholic’s longtime coach and athlet...
Feb 28, 2017
BPD chief: Crime down but street violence, DUIs remain concerns
Bloomington Police Chief Brendan Heffner reviewed the city’s latest crime statistics to the city council on Monday. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington ...
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington voters select mayor finalists
The polls will remain open until 7 p.m. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – Tuesday is election day in Bloomington. The city is holding a primary in a five-way race for mayor....
Feb 28, 2017
Bloomington dissolves Metro Zone deal
The agreement had stood between Bloomington and Normal since 1986. (Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen voted 7-2 Monday night to terminate the Metro Zone a...
Feb 27, 2017
Uncertainty strikes the ethanol industry
Illinois is one of the top ethanol-producing states in the country according to the Illinois Renewable Fuels Association website. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCote)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIEL...
Feb 27, 2017
Bennett measure expands police applicant pool
State Rep. Tom Bennett has proposed a measure that could make it easier for some to apply to become a police officer. Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Eric Stock GIBSON CITY – A local lawmaker ha...
Feb 27, 2017
A sign of success at Central Catholic after girls take 2nd
Central Catholic’s Ellie Stevens carries the IHSA 2nd place trophy with her teammates Kennedy Sheehan (center) and Maddie Malinowksi (right) into the school auditorium for a ceremony Sunday.. (P...
Feb 26, 2017
