Category Archives: Local News
Prosecutors drop murder charge in Bloomington woman’s plea agreement
Brittney Mikesell, 24, pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges in a fatal stabbing that happened almost two years ago. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Department and Bloomington Police) By ...
Aug 12, 2019
ISP: Car drove over median in I-55 crash near Towanda
Illinois State Police said Monday the victims’ conditions are not known.(DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil DoyleTOWANDA – A two-car crash Sunday evening on I-55, just north of the Towanda...
Aug 12, 2019
ICE agents arrest Bloomington hit-and-run suspect
Jose Rodriguez, 27, is now in the custody of federal ICE agents. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Federal authorities are a step closer to deporting an...
Aug 12, 2019
Four hurt in I-55 crash near Towanda
A two-car crash early Sunday evening on I-55 near Towanda sent four people to area hospitals. (Photo from Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard PackowitzTOWANDA – The Normal Fire Department rep...
Aug 12, 2019
First grade teacher charged with sex abuse free on bond
Jonathon Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against a pair of his first-grade students at Glenn Elementary Schoo...
Aug 07, 2019
From homework to popsicles: Unit 5 teachers greet with students outside of the classroom
More than 20 Unit 5 teachers from Glenn Elementary School handed out popsicles and books to students on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Elementary students ...
Aug 07, 2019
NPD Chief: Investigators receive “additional information” in sex abuse case against Unit 5 teacher
Jonathon Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against a pair of his first-grade student at Glenn Elementary School...
Aug 07, 2019
Walgreens to close 200 U.S. drugstores, uncertain status for local stores
Walgreens plans to close 200 drugstores nationwide. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Walgreens will close 200 U.S. stores as part of a cost management plan, but it’s...
Aug 06, 2019
Pet Fest 2019
Grab your leashes because it's time again for Pet Fest! WJBC is teaming up with State Farm, My Loveable Angels and Canine Classic Spa and Resort to bring Pet Fest to the Corn Crib!Pet Fest 2019Saturda...
Aug 06, 2019
Fields finally drying out for Illinois farmers
USDA Illinois statistician Mark Schleusener said with the fields drying out it has caught the attention of the drought monitor. (WJBC File Photo) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers ...
Aug 06, 2019
