Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Normal tables amendment clarifying amount of puppies allowed in a residence
The town allows a home to have puppies for up to six months after they are born. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal’s Town Council on Monday night tabled an amendmen...
Jul 21, 2015
Man dies in single-vehicle wreck in Gridley
(Photo courtesy Flickr/MattyRing)By Joe RagusaGRIDLEY – A man is dead after a crash in northern McLean County.Coroner Kathleen Davis said the crash happened around 3:55 p.m. Monday in Gridley, a...
Jul 20, 2015
Sen. Brady can’t tell when budget stalemate might end
State Sen. Bill Brady said Illinois needs to pass a balanced budget. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The budget struggle continues in Springfield and State Sen. Bill Brady ...
Jul 20, 2015
2015 a tough year for farmers
Flooding is causing 2015 to be a tough year for farmers. (WJBC archive photo)By Dave Dahl/IRNWatseka – They’re from the government, and they’re here to help.Illinois Director of Agri...
Jul 20, 2015
LaHood says he won’t misuse campaign funds
State Sen. Darin LaHood faces Democrat Rob Mellon in September’s special election to replace Aaron Schock. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Republican 18th Congressional Di...
Jul 20, 2015
Red Cross seeks blood donations during Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive
By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The 12th annual Radio Bloomington Summer Blood Drive is Monday afternoon at the Avanti’s in Bloomington.You can donate until 6 p.m. Those who donate will receive...
Jul 20, 2015
