Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Advocates say Illinois has been slow to aid disabled find work
Illinois adopted the Employment First Act in 2013 (WJBC file photo) By Julio Rausseo/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Community organizations and state leaders say more can be done with the ...
Feb 27, 2016
Redbird Arena preparing to host IHSA Girls Basketball State Finals
Girls basketball teams from all over Illinois will battle for state titles at Redbird Arena. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Redbird Arena is the site for this year's IHSA Girls Bas...
Feb 27, 2016
Former McLean County sheriff’s deputy sentenced to 4 years in prison
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A former McLean County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over $100,000 from the po...
Feb 26, 2016
State Farm profits down in 2015, but net worth is up
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – State Farm saw a decline in profits last year.The company brought in $1.9 billion last year, down from $4.2 billion in 2014. State Farm’s net wo...
Feb 26, 2016
Benjamin Elementary teachers named National All Star Teachers of the Year
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Two teachers at Benjamin Elementary School were surprised with a special award Friday morning.Physical education instructors Jo Myers and To...
Feb 26, 2016
UPDATED: Man dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound after holding a woman at gunpoint
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Adam Studzinski and Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Police say a man from New Hampshire was holding a woman at gunpoint before he fled the scene and eventually shot himself.Normal Po...
Feb 26, 2016
Woman from Normal to serve jail sentence on weekends following DUI crash
The McLean County Law and Justice Center. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A woman from Normal has been ordered to serve a 364-day jail sentence on weekends after admitting t...
Feb 26, 2016
Green Top Grocery names future General Manager
Michael Pennington will take over as soon as the group’s fundraising goal is hit. (Photo courtesy Green Top Grocery) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Green Top Grocery has found its future...
Feb 26, 2016
Public offers their thoughts on potential Uptown Normal library
Members of the public participate in a land use exercise where they try to plot out a potential library site in Uptown Normal. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – The town of Normal is plan...
Feb 25, 2016
Connect Transit addressing concerns over new bus stops
Connect Transit recently received a plan from a group of consultants which called for removing a bus stop at Normal West High School. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Connect Transit ...
Feb 25, 2016
