Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State Farm: Illinois ranks 4th for holiday theft claims
(WJBC File Photo)By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio NetworkBLOOMINGTON – One insurance provider said Illinois close to tops in the nation when it comes to reported thefts during December and Janua...
Dec 21, 2015
Bloomington woman dead after being struck by bus
Williams was from the Bloomington area.By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A pedestrian who was struck by a bus early Saturday morning has been identified as an 18-year-old from Bloomington. Keionta L. Wil...
Dec 21, 2015
Pontiac authorities searching for missing man
By Cynthia Grau- WJEZPONTIAC- Pontiac Police are searching for 80-year-old Louis Lowery of Pontiac, who was last seen at his home during the early hours of Saturday.According to Pontiac Police Chief J...
Dec 21, 2015
IEMA offering tips to keep people safe this holiday season
Christmas trees that are dried out or have lights with frayed wires can present serious fire hazards. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – While the holiday season is a time of celebration...
Dec 19, 2015
Salvation Army still needs your help
There is still a long way to go to help the Salvation Army of McLean County meet their goal. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – If you can smile, ring a bell and say, “Merry Chri...
Dec 19, 2015
Bloomington home destroyed in fire
The home and most of the belongings were declared a loss.By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- A house is a complete loss after a late night fire in Bloomington on Friday.Bloomington Fire responded to a stru...
Dec 19, 2015
I-Cash program holds billions of dollars in unclaimed property
The Illinois I-Cash program has over $2 billion in unclaimed property and cash. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State treasurer Michael Frerichs wants to give you some of your old pr...
Dec 19, 2015
Bloomington employee survey shows mixed results
The results of a survey Bloomington city employees took in September are a mixed bag. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington employees aren’t really sure where the city is...
Dec 19, 2015
Lake Michigan getting federal money for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Ken Bosma)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The new federal budget includes millions for programs helping the Illinois side of Lake Michigan, including effor...
Dec 17, 2015
Bloomington alderwoman wants changes to rental inspection program
Alderwoman Amelia Buragas hoped to see a change to the rental inspection program. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington is only inspecting rental proper...
Dec 17, 2015
