Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Fantasy sports debate continues
Legislators continue to fight over fantasy sports legislation. (AS/WJBC) By IRN SPRINGFIELD – A bill that would legalize daily fantasy sports in Illinois has stalled while another has been filed...
Jun 16, 2016
Bloomington man convicted for sexual abuse of child
The verdict was handed down Thursday at the McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man could spend the rest of his life in prison ...
Jun 16, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
State treasurer calls for tighter controls on life insurance
Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs wants companies to be diligent in paying life insurance benefits. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Cole Lauterback/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois ...
Jun 16, 2016
Chambers works to prevent drug deaths
Chambers saysone overdose is one too many. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers continues to work with law enforcement to reduce dru...
Jun 16, 2016
Prison reform backs changing felony damage threshold
Illinois lawmakers have approved a bill to raise the threshold for criminal damage to property to $500. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Michael Coghlan) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD –...
Jun 16, 2016
Fewer students applying for MAP grants
(WJBC File Photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Thousand of Illinois students apparently don't want to risk the state’s MAP grant delays and disappointments.New numbers from the Il...
Jun 15, 2016
United State of Women summit features local speaker
The summit focused on progress that’s been made for gender equality. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheUnitedStateofWomen)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The first ever United State of Women sum...
Jun 15, 2016
McLean County Board member blasts Board of Health’s lack of transparency
A McLean County Board member is blasting the county’s Board of Health over its handling of large fund reserves. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Board me...
Jun 15, 2016
