Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Hastert sentenced to 15 months in prison
Former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has been sentenced to 15 months in prison as part of his punishment for financial crimes connected to accusations of sexual abuse. (Photo Flicker/Doug Bowman)By Gre...
Apr 27, 2016
Bloomington veterinarian: Pets are safe in parks, daycare despite dog flu
Bloomington veterinarian Greg Ekdale says dog flu can be difficult to diagnose. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One case does not constitute an outbreak, according to a loca...
Apr 27, 2016
Coroner withholds preliminary findings in former Bloomington cop’s death
The body of James VanHook, 79, was found underneath a bridge in rural Danvers. (Photo courtesy CentralIllinoisProud.com)By Eric StockPEKIN – Authorities have released few details into the death ...
Apr 26, 2016
Unit 5 selects new board member
Joseph Cleary has been in the community nearly 13 years. (Photo courtesy Unit 5)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Unit 5 Board of Education has selected Joseph Cleary to fill Denise Schuster’...
Apr 26, 2016
NPD searching for missing elderly woman
Police said Betty Fetters suffers from dementia. (Photo courtesy NPD)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Police Department is searching for a missing and possibly endangered elderly woman.Poli...
Apr 26, 2016
Secretary of State urges people to sign up to donate organs
Jesse White has been a vocal advocate for organ and tissue donation during his time as Secretary of State. (WJBC File Photo) By Nick McClintockBLOOMINGTON- Secretary of State Jesse White is conti...
Apr 26, 2016
LaHood: IRS must be held accountable for errors, security concens
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood voted in support of five measures last week intended to tighten control on the IRS. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockWASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said cybersecurity is...
Apr 26, 2016
Bloomington approves $4.6 million for street resurfacing, repairs
Bloomington has approved $4.6 million in contracts for road work. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington will be getting to work soon on fixing its aging streets.The...
Apr 26, 2016
Local schools, governments brace for financial hit due to state overpayments
Unit 5 superintendent Mark Daniel said the district would plunge into deficit spending if it had to come up with $228,000 in overpayments from the state. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockNORMAL – S...
Apr 25, 2016
ISU professor talks challenges, rewards of owning a business
ISU Professor Terry Noel said owning your own business in a changing economy can be very profitable. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Starting a new business and becoming your own boss...
Apr 24, 2016
