Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Salvation Army red kettle campaign reaches its goal
The Salvation Army has surpassed its goal of $230,000 for the annual red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A big jump in donations at the end of the annual red kettl...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2014

Top Stories 2014: The death of Michael Collins
MCStrong was a phrase used by many after the death of Michael Collins. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The early morning of March 28 changed the lives of many after a dru...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2014

Top Stories 2014: Elections bring new sheriff, new party to leadership
2014 brought a change at the top in Illinois and in McLean County law enforcement. (WJBC file photo).By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A new sheriff and a shift in parties at the top in Illinois marks...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2014

Renner unsure how $750,000 will be spent
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner waits with the rest of us as a committee decides how $750,000 will be spent. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – How will the $750,000 state grant fac...
Syndicated Author Dec 26, 2014

Outlander Sport named top safety pick
The locally produced vehicle has received the designation for four straight years.(Kelley Blue Book) By Terry James NORMAL – There is good news about the Mitsubishi Outlander Sport which is buil...
Syndicated Author Dec 25, 2014

Caution and common sense needed at Christmas
There are strict rules to follow for your holiday spread. (Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Use caution and common sense. That's the advice from Illinois Department of Insurance S...
Syndicated Author Dec 25, 2014

“The Interview” movie is being shown in Bloomington
The first local showing will be Thursday at six. (Courtesy Facebook) By Terry James Many expected it would never be shown, but "The Interview" is coming to Bloomington. Wehrenberg Gal...
Syndicated Author Dec 24, 2014

Salvation Army nearing goal in final day of red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army of McLean County raised a one-day total of $14,632 in its' second-to-last day of the red kettle campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army...
Syndicated Author Dec 24, 2014

Kirk: Veterans to get cards for care from civilian doctors
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Veterans may receive a card in the coming months allowing them to go to civilian doctors. The Veterans Choice Card will be se...
Syndicated Author Dec 24, 2014

Carroll sentenced to five and a half years in prison
Larron Carroll has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison. He was acquitted of murder and found guilty of involuntary manslaughter for an incident resulting in the death of Kuant...
Syndicated Author Dec 23, 2014