Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Former Normal police lieutenant pleads guilty to disorderly conduct
Former Normal police lieutenant Daniel Kelley has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a domestic dispute with his former wife. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Former Normal pol...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Tri-Valley student to be honored after overcoming rare disease
Austin Spencer has returned to Tri-Valley High School after a year-long battle with a rare disease, while his basketball coach Jon Nelson calls him an inspiration. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric S...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Davis calls for ground troops to combat ISIS
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis said adding U.S. ground troops to combat ISIS will encourage Middle East nations to join the fight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis sai...
Syndicated Author Feb 11, 2015

Friends and relatives continue pursuit of details surrounding pedestrian deaths
Friends and Relatives come together for protesting in front of McLean County Law and Justice Center in memory of Pedro and Alejandro Guerrero, who were struck and killed in Oct. 2014 while walking alo...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Illinois Wesleyan professor: Tea Party more complex than portrayed
IWU professor Megan Burke says her study of the Tea Party changed her perceptions of the limited-government movement. (Photo by Tim Pierce/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – An Illinois Wesleya...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Ethics group has questions about Schock home sale
A home U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock sold to a campaign supporter has led to calls for an investigation. (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service PEORIA – A watchdog group is raising ethics questions ab...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Watchdog plans to oppose Ameren rate hike
Ameren Illinois is proposing a $53 hike in natural gas rates. (WJBC file photo) By Metro News Service SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois utility watchdog group is planning to fight a request from Ameren ...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Bloomington approves water projects, recognizes new fire chief
New water filters are on the way, and new Bloomington fire chief was recognized Monday night. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington's water treatment plant will be receivin...
Syndicated Author Feb 10, 2015

Unit 5 superintendent floats idea of internship program
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel said having more students participating in internships will give more students valuable training while alleviating overcrowding. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMA...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2015

Mackinaw man wins $100K Central Catholic raffle
Central Catholic High School replaced its dream house giveaway by raffling off a $100,000 prize. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Central Catholic High School) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – A Mackinaw man...
Syndicated Author Feb 09, 2015



