Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
St. Jude brings telethon to new Bloomington site
WEEK TV-25 has been broadcasting the St, Jude Telethon for 38 years. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s annual St. Jude telethon has found a new home this...
Jul 31, 2015
Mother charged with involuntary manslaughter in infant death
Elizabeth Potts and Timothy Crafton Sr. have been charged in the death of their 11-week old daughter. (Photos courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors hav...
Jul 31, 2015
Illinois sets record for seat belt use
Illinois has set a record with 95.2 percent seat belt use. (Photo by BradleyGee/flickr)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – If you do not buckle up when you’re in the car, you&...
Jul 31, 2015
Medical marijuana advocates rally for expanded access in Illinois
Medical marijuana advocates rally at the Thompson Center in Chicago on July 30. (Photo by John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Medical marijuana ad...
Jul 31, 2015
One hospitalized in early morning fire in Normal
The Normal Fire Department responded to a fire at 710 Orlando Ave. early Friday morning. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – An early morning fire in north Normal sent one person to the hospi...
Jul 31, 2015
O’Brien Mitsubishi GM: Business model will stay after plant closure
O’Brien Mitsubishi General Manager Ryan Gremoore said not much will change at the dealership after the plant in Normal closes. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – With ...
Jul 30, 2015
McLean County Board authorizes sale of bonds by PBC
Changes such as a new mental health facility could be coming to the McLean County Jail. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board voted Thursday to authorize a public ...
Jul 30, 2015
Barickman, school leaders meet with state school superintendent
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Local legislators and school superintendents met in Bloomington Thursday morning with new State Superintendent of Schools Tony Smith. Stat...
Jul 30, 2015
Bloomington police searching for armed and dangerous man
Benson Jr. is wanted in connection with an armed robbery in early July. (Photo Courtesy of BPD) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police are warning the public of a man considered armed and...
Jul 30, 2015
Pawn shop legislation makes gun trafficking more difficult
The law says pawn brokers can’t take in or buy items where the serial number or other identifying marks have been removed, altered, or destroyed. (WJBC File Photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio...
Jul 30, 2015
