Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coroner identifies victims in Orchard Street shooting
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has identified the two victims of a shooting that happened early Sunday morning in the 1200 block of Orchard Street in Bloomington. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick B...
Jun 11, 2018
HSHM receives over $155,000 during May Community Challenge
The May Community Challenge brought in $158,720 for Home Sweet Home Ministries, the largest amount of money donated during the challenge to date. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries)By Patrick BaronB...
Jun 11, 2018
Parts of I-55 to be named in memory of fallen officers
(File photo by Scot/Flickr) By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Parts of Interstate 55 may be getting new names.Sen. Bill Brady sponsored a resolution to change the overpass at Towanda Exit 1...
Jun 10, 2018
Motorcyclists can join in supporting the Mother Road
The new Route 66 Motorcycle license plate. (Illinois Route 66)By Crystal DonaldsonBLOOMINGTON – Motorcycle owners now can join car owners in supporting Route 66.By registering for the new Illino...
Jun 10, 2018
Overnight shooting leaves two dead, two injured in Bloomington
Bloomington Police are investigating a shooting in the 1200 block of Orchard Road that occurred early Sunday morning. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are i...
Jun 10, 2018
Suspect ordered to provide DNA sample in Lancaster Heights killings
Normal Police found two men dead in the Lancaster Heights complex on East College Avenue on April 25. The suspect has now been ordered to provide a DNA sample to authorities. (Google Maps photo)...
Jun 07, 2018
Evening of Stars sets records for Red Cross
The 2018 Evening of Stars brought in the highest attendance and funds raised in the event’s history. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The American Red Cross Evening of Stars ...
Jun 07, 2018
United Way of McLean County receives funding for EFSP
The federal government has provided the United Way of McLean County with funding to be given to non-profit organizations in the community. (WJBC file photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – The Depa...
Jun 07, 2018
Barickman: Budget just first step in state’s financial recovery
State Sen. Jason Barickman says bond rating firms such as S & P have not improved Illinois’ status because much work must still be done. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jun 07, 2018
Madigan top aide forced to quit amid sexual harassment charges
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan demanded the resignation of his top aide amid sexual harassment allegations.(Photo by Illinois Radio Network) By Howard Packowitz and Illinois Radio Network...
Jun 06, 2018
