Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Eastside highway on hold; some residents still fighting proposed route
Engineers say a proposed eastside highway in McLean County is on the shelf unless recent population trends change. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly ag...
Oct 20, 2016
Route 66 bike path to be expanded
A new section of the Route 66 bike path is expected near Shirley and Funks Grove. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Terry JamesSHIRLEY – A grant from the state will help expand the Hist...
Oct 19, 2016
Man wanted for molesting minors captured
Watts was captured in Sacramento. (Courtesy BPD and NPD)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An accused sexual predator from Bloomington has been arrested in California.24 year old Deondre Watts of Bloom...
Oct 19, 2016
Bloomington-Normal residents speak against potential Eastside Highway
Residents had a chance to view where the road would be on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly against the long discussed potential Eastside Hi...
Oct 19, 2016
Motorcyclist in Bloomington crash upgraded to fair condition
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington has been upgraded to fair condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The condition of the motorcyclist who c...
Oct 18, 2016
District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district
BHS teacher Sarah Mellor has been charged with murdering her husband. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloo...
Oct 18, 2016
18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Oct 18, 2016
McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county govern...
Oct 18, 2016
State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Oct 17, 2016
Caterpillar CEO to retire
Caterpillar saw record sales in 2012, but has seen a global downtown in construction in recent years. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar)By Eric StockPEORIA – Caterpillar CEO and executive cha...
Oct 17, 2016
