Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Cold and flu season heats up
Bloomington doctor John Wieland said cold and flu viruses can be tough to battle because they change constantly. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Is it the cold or is it t...
Feb 13, 2017
Pontiac prison on lockdown after stabbing
The Pontiac Correctional Center is on lockdown after a stabbing on Sunday. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock PONTIAC – A stabbing at the Pontiac Correctional Center has promoted prison officials t...
Feb 13, 2017
Love fills the air at Westminster Village
Ed and Ginna Lundeen (standing) and Jim and Henrietta Phillips (seated) will celebrate Valentine’s Day at Westminster Village. (WJBC photo/Bryan Bloodworth) By Bryan Bloodworth BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Feb 13, 2017
Report: Illinoisans experiencing second-worst income growth in the nation
A new study shows Illinoisans’ pocketbooks are not doing much better since the recession. (Flickr/Money20sFkr401K2012 630×420) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Raido Network SPRINGFIELD – ...
Feb 13, 2017
Bloomington considering intersection improvements, widening Linden Street
The city is looking to improve the traffic lights at the intersection of Towanda and Vernon. (Photo courtesy flickr/DavidLofink) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen are conside...
Feb 13, 2017
Durbin reflects on McLean County’s past and present
Dick Durbin sits between a statue of Abraham Lincoln and Bloomington mayor Tari Renner during his visit to the county museum. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – To celebr...
Feb 12, 2017
Residents gather to support Planned Parenthood
Residents gathered outside the Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts to support Planned Parenthood. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Over a thousand Bloomington-...
Feb 11, 2017
Illinois State Women’s basketball downed by hot-shooting Drake
The Illinois State women's basketball team was defeated by first-place Drake Friday evening in MVC action. (WJBC File Photo) By WJBC Staff DES MOINES - The Illinois State women's basketball team was d...
Feb 11, 2017
Lawmakers introduce “Zombie Preparedness” bill
Representative Chris Welch is looking have Illinois residents be prepared if a natural disaster occurs. (Photo Courtesy Facebook/RepChrisWelch) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers are...
Feb 11, 2017
U-High hoops player hospitalized after collapsing in practice
The incident occurred Thursday. (Photo courtesy University High School) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A University High School basketball player’s life was saved by a trainer after he collap...
Feb 10, 2017
