Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man charged with attempted murder
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail on charges stemming from a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean Co...
Jan 31, 2017
U.S. Rep. Davis: Dangerous to call executive order ‘Muslim ban’
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis spoke on the issue Monday in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy YouTube/Rodney Davis) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-Taylorville) said people need to...
Jan 30, 2017
Bloomington woman honored for helping the homeless
Trudy Strand (left) poses with Salation Army social services director Gaby Dontea as Strand was presented the Salvation Army of McLean County’s David Penn Memorial Volunteer of the Year award. (...
Jan 30, 2017
YWCA heads McLean County voter registration effort
The YWCA is working with several other non-profits to get residents registered to vote in the upcoming local elections. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The YWCA is l...
Jan 30, 2017
Redbirds move to 10-0 in MVC for first time in school history
Dan Muller cheers on his Birds as they are 10-0 in Valley Hoops for the first time in school history. (Photo: WJBC/File) By:WJBC Staff EVANSVILLE, Ind. - Illinois State led for all but 22 seconds in a...
Jan 29, 2017
ISU police provide ‘soft’ interview room for crime victims
Crime victims have a more supportive environment with a new interview room just for them at Illinois State University Police headquarters. (Photo courtesy Illinois State University) By Greg Hal...
Jan 29, 2017
Bloomington police investigating double-stabbing
Levi Gray is being held in the McLean County Jail pending charges in connection with a double stabbing in Bloomington on Saturday. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON –...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT investigating autonomous vehicles
Illinois Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn is exploring the use of driverless cars to his fleet. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Transportation Secre...
Jan 29, 2017
ISU finances remain in good shape
ISU has not been affected as much by Illinois’ budget stalemate as some other public universities. (WJBC File Photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Despite the fact Illinois is currently not ...
Jan 29, 2017
IDOT looks at using GPS to monitor road conditions
Using GPS systems and real-time monitoring could help IDOT manage response times for road crews. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois roads are some the most travel...
Jan 28, 2017
