Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington-Normal shows support for Mitsubishi workers
In all, about 150 people were at the plant on Thursday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Mitsubishi Motors plant in Normal will close at the end of the month and the commun...
Nov 24, 2015
Zimmerman out on bond
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife last year. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Terry James Bloomington – Accused murderer Kirk Zimmerman is out on bond. He is accused of killin...
Nov 24, 2015
Murder conviction upheld in Beason family slaying
Christopher Harris. (Photo courtesy Illinois Department of Corrections) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The murder conviction of a man charged with brutally slaying a family of five in Beason has be...
Nov 24, 2015
Davis-Dickson sentenced to 40 years on murder and robbery charges
Willie Chambers (left), Tory Washington (center) and Anthony Davis-Dickson (right) beat Ronald Smith to death in June 2014. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail.) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bl...
Nov 24, 2015
Home Sweet Home hands out 8,000 Thanksgiving meals
More than 2,000 turkeys have been donated to the campaign. (Photo courtesy Chyanne Corrigan) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries is wrapping up another successful Give Th...
Nov 24, 2015
LaHood: Transportation funding bills ‘on the right path’
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said he’s hearing his constituents tell him national security is their greatest concern as thousands of Syrians seek to resettle in the U.S. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stoc...
Nov 24, 2015
Superintendent: Unit 5 on ‘thin ice’ as state budget impasse continues
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said the district has 45 days worth of cash in reserves. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said if the state goes into ...
Nov 23, 2015
FDA approves heroin antidote
Naloxone hydrochloride or Narcan has been approved by the FDA. (Photo by PunchingJudy/flickr) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – A potentially life-saving medication for anyone ...
Nov 23, 2015
Amtrak expands service at Normal station for Thanksgiving week
Amtrak is adding routes on Wednesday and Sunday for the Thanksgiving holiday.(Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Dave Dahl/Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Over the river and through the woods could mean riding t...
Nov 23, 2015
Normal still deciding best route for Uptown pedestrian railroad crossing
The Uptown 2.0 Master Plan was approved this past week. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal has officially approved the Uptown 2.0 Master Plan, but City Manag...
Nov 23, 2015
