Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Effort to change legislative map drawing closing on goal
A group is pushing for a constitutional amendment to change how legislative districts are drawn. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – A campaign to change h...
Jul 31, 2015
Appeals court rejects $1.4M verdict in McLean Co. asbestos case
A $1.4 million verdict in a McLean County asbestos case has been tossed out and a new trial ordered. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois appeals court has thrown out...
Jul 31, 2015
Accused murderer Zimmerman pleads not guilty
Kirk Zimmerman (left) is accused of killing his ex-wife Pamela (right) in Nov. 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The man accused of murdering Pamela Zim...
Jul 31, 2015
Task force to assist in search for Mitsubishi plant buyer
The Mitsubishi Plant in Normal will close later this year. (WJBC File photo)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The task force which will work with Mitsubishi Motors to find a buyer for the company’...
Jul 31, 2015
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
