Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Dunn pleads not guilty to charges in fatal hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn has pleaded not guilty to charges from an alleged hit-and-run that led to the death of Benjamin Allison in January. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Joshua Dunn has plea...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015

Bloomington families grateful for St. Jude
The Wolfe family of Bloomington (L to R: Gage, Bryan, Jamie and Cael). (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Cancer is an unspeakable topic for many, especially for parents who c...
Syndicated Author Feb 13, 2015

Barickman unveils “evidence-based” approach to school funding reform
State Sen. Jason Barickman, R-Bloomington, announces his "evidence-based" school funding formula overhaul with several school officials at a press conference Thursday at the District 87 Head...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Girl Scouts gearing up for cookie sales
A favorite yearly treat goes on sale Friday. (Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of America) By Haley Kosik BLOOMINGTON – This Friday, Girl Scout cookies go on sale and Spokeswoman Jenny Ewan said th...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Renner apologizes for online rant, but not to the blogger
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner has been in ongoing online feud with conservative blogger Diane Benjamin. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tari Renner) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Mayor T...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Dunn faces new charges in fatal pedestrian hit-and-run
Joshua Dunn will be arraigned Friday on charges of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and aggravated driving under the influence of marijuana. He's accused of killing Benjamin All...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Radio Bloomington kicks off St. Jude Radiothon
Christine Gravez and her daughter Isabel are helping to raise money for St. Jude after Christine's son Emilio lost his battle with neuroblastoma. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BL...
Syndicated Author Feb 12, 2015

Rauner creates commission to address prison issues
Gov. Rauner has created a commission to address issues like prison overcrowding. (Adam Studzinksi/WJBC) By Metro News Service SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner says the prison system in Illinois n...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Former Normal police lieutenant pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Normal police lieutenant Daniel Kelley has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his former wife. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Former Normal pol...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Tri-Valley student to be honored after overcoming rare disease
Austin Spencer has returned to Tri-Valley High School after a year-long battle with a rare disease, while his basketball coach Jon Nelson calls him an inspiration. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric S...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015