Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coliseum managers working on selling naming rights
The contract with U.S. Cellular for naming of the venue expired earlier this year. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The new managers of the U.S. Cellular C...
Jun 19, 2016
Those who harbor runaway children may face charges
Information about missing children is being shared over several platforms. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James You may be hearing more about missing children in the twin cities. Bloomington police say yo...
Jun 18, 2016
Bloomington-Normal YMCA to add exergaming
YMCA’s Director of Member Engagement Tessa Gehrer, YMCA Director B.J. Wilken, O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremore and YMCA Director of Health and Wellness and Youth Sports Joe ...
Jun 18, 2016
Several Coliseum staff let go by VenuWorks
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOOMINGTON – At the Coliseum in Bloomington several staff members that were employed by Central Illinois Arena Management have been let go under new management...
Jun 17, 2016
U.S. Rep. Davis helps make House spending more transparent
(Photo courtesy Facebook/Rodney Davis) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – Taxpayers will no longer have to wade through lengthy paper statements to find out how their congressman...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois colleges looking at lean summer
ISU spokesman Jay Groves said schools are in a balancing act. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Many Illinois colleges and universities are looking at a worrisome summer ...
Jun 17, 2016
Mistrial declared in reckless driving case
A mistrial was declared in a reckless driving case against Randy Crump on Thursday, while he was cleared on a misdemeanor charge. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – A ...
Jun 17, 2016
Illinois sees drop in unemployment rate despite job losses
Bloomington-Normal’s jobless rate for May dropped to 6.4 percent. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Flazingo Photos)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Despite a decrease, Illinois' un...
Jun 17, 2016
Girl, 16, injured in Bloomington shooting
Bloomington Police are investigating a reported drive-by shooting on Thursday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Police)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a 16-year-old girl was shot...
Jun 17, 2016
McLean County Museum of History surpasses capital campaign goal
The 2016 History Makers Gala honored Jill Hutchison, Jack Porter, Gordon Ropp, and Father Ric Schneider. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Museum of History...
Jun 16, 2016
