Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal Theater will be used as lecture hall
Students will be learning at the Normal Theater. (WJBC File Photo) By Terry James NORMAL – The Normal Theater will continue to be used as a lecture hall by Illinois State University. ...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015

Kuk remains on Unit 5 school board ballot
John Howard Kuk, right, sits during a hearing Monday at the McLean County Law Center. Outgoing Unit 5 board member, Mark Pritchett, left, filed the objection. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGT...
Syndicated Author Jan 06, 2015

Great sales numbers for Mitsubishi
A major increase in sales reported for Mitsubishi. (File photo) By Terry James NORMAL – Mitsubishi North America is reporting a great sales year for 2014. Alex Fedorak is a spokesman for M...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2015

Barickman looks ahead to 2015
State Sen. Jason Barickman predicts Republicans will be able to work with Democrats in 2015. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Senate Republicans) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Illinois will have ...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2015

Winter Weather Advisory for McLean Co.; 3 to 6 inches of snow expected
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of Central Illinois starting at 6 p.m. Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service) By Eric Stock LINCOLN – The Ne...
Syndicated Author Jan 05, 2015

Sandage: Law enforcement finds it difficult to keep up with new laws, technology
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said his department does what it can to keep up with new laws. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff's Office)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The new year ...
Syndicated Author Jan 04, 2015

ISU AD calls 2014 fall sports season ‘unprecedented’
ISU is looking to continue its success in athletics into the spring. (Photo courtesy goredbirds.com) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – To say the fall sports season has been a success for Illinois Sta...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2015

Sen. Brady calls for bipartisanship in 2015
State Sen. Bill Brady believed bipartisanship is the path to improvement in Illinois. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A Democrat controlled legislature and a Republican govern...
Syndicated Author Jan 03, 2015

Aiknes sentenced to eight years for armed robbery
McLean County Law and Justice Center. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to eight years behind bars for his role in an armed robbery. Colby Aiknes...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015

NPD investigation New Years Eve hit-and-run
NPD is seeking information on a hit-and-run which took place on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Police Department is asking for help as it investigates single...
Syndicated Author Jan 02, 2015



