Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Clinton man accused of making moonshine, meth
Illinois State Police report the arrest of a Clinton man on meth making charges. (Photo courtesy Matty Ring/flickr)By Eric StockCLINTON – A Clinton man was arrested on Wednesday after police say...
Syndicated Author Feb 23, 2017

Unit 5 examines concussion proposal
The Unit 5 School Board is taking steps to increase treatment of concussions in local schools. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Patrick BaronNORMAL – The Unit 5 School Board is looking at a propo...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2017

Governor brings call for business-friendly budget to Normal
Gov. Bruce Rauner spoke at the annual Illinois Movers’ and Warehouseman’s Association Convention Wednesday at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)...
Syndicated Author Feb 22, 2017

Bloomington police make arrest following investigation into series of burglaries
Wanyae A. Massey was arrested in connection with a burglary which took place last week. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington police have made an arr...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2017

E-pay option coming soon to Illinois historic sites
Abraham Lincoln tomb in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Abraham Lincoln Tomb)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Historic sites in Illinois are about to get a technological upgrade that...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2017

McLean County OKs contract for dispatchers
The McLean County Board has approved 2.75 percent pay raises for MetCom dispatchers. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County emergency dispatchers won’t be leaving the ba...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2017

Police: West Bloomington home hit by gunfire
Bloomington Police are investigating a report of gunfire at a west-side home on Monday night. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Police say a west Bloomington home was struck by at leas...
Syndicated Author Feb 21, 2017

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Pawar campaigns in Normal
Ameya Pawar spoke at the Normal Public Library. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Chicago alderman and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar wants to offer Illinois voter...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2017

Normal approves Towanda Avenue resurfacing project
The work will take place this summer. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council on Monday approved resurfacing part of Towanda Avenue north of I-55 going into ...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2017

McLean Co. Sheriff: Immigration enforcement unchanged under Trump
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage says President Trump’s call for a crackdown on illegal immigration hasn’t impacted his department’s operations. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMI...
Syndicated Author Feb 20, 2017