Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Blagojevich ‘disappointed’ by court ruling throwing out 5 counts
Amy (left) and Patti Blagojevich emerge from their home following news that Patti’s husband, ex-Gov. Rod Blagojevich, could be resentenced. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois R...
Jul 22, 2015
Bloomington library trustees discuss lack of Bookmobile stops on west side
The Bloomington Public Library board is looking at the perceived lack of Bookmobile stops on the city’s west side. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Bookmobi...
Jul 22, 2015
Blagojevich wins appeal, five of 12 corruption convictions thrown out
Five of former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s 12 convictions on corruption charges were thrown out Tuesday by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaCHICAGO –...
Jul 21, 2015
Identity of man who died in Gridley car wreck released
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Joe RagusaGRIDLEY – A man is dead after a single-vehicle wreck in Gridley.McLean County Coroner Kathleen Davis says Jacob Colmone, 22,of El Paso was pronounce...
Jul 21, 2015
Delavan mayor warns of scams
Ricky Cunningham of Delavan said he was planning to sell his home where he had lived for 43 years. It was severely damaged in a tornado last week. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Terry JamesDELAVAN ̵...
Jul 21, 2015
MetCom to get $1 million upgrade
MetCom director Tony Cannon said new communications equipment will be installed in early 2016. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County will have to spend close to $1 m...
Jul 21, 2015
ISU, Normal land swap would provide new town fire HQ location
Normal’s #2 Fire Station would be involved in a land exchange between the town and ISU. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – A potential land swap between Illinois State Universit...
Jul 21, 2015
Police announce arrest in Zimmerman murder case
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his ex-wife Pamela in Nov. 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – After an eight-month investigation, Bloomington Police have...
Jul 21, 2015
Bloomington officials examine the need for increased storm water and sewer system fees
The Bloomington City Council heard opinions from the city manager’s office and the public works department about how to fund the storm water and sewer system master plans Monday night during its...
Jul 21, 2015
Bloomington Police arrest 2 juveniles after convenience store break-in
Bloomington Police say two juveniles broke into thePrice Rite Food Mart at 517 E. Locust St. in Bloomington early Tuesday morning. (Photo courtesy Google Street View) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Jul 21, 2015
