Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Are you not entertained? Best movies of 2019
We look back at the best music, movies, and books from the previous year.By A.J. HarrisThe things that entertain us, the movies, books, and music, can be just simple time-wasters or guilty pleasures. ...
Jan 15, 2020
Illinois State Police accepting applications through January
Applicants have to be at least 21 years old and have either an associate's degree or 60 hours of college coursework completed. (Facebook/Illinois State Police) By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Laut...
Jan 14, 2020
Pritzker fires Illinois Ag Director who knew of 2012 ‘rape in Champaign’ email
Sullivan said in a statement posted to the political blog CapitolFax he takes responsibility. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker fired Illinois ...
Jan 14, 2020
Some first responders are losing life insurance coverage over Narcan, Illinois bill would prohibit the practice
After hearing reports of first responders losing life insurance coverage for having been prescribed anti-overdose drugs, an Illinois lawmaker is looking to prohibit such cancellations. (Photo courtesy...
Jan 14, 2020
Schnucks customers, company donate $320,000 to Salvation Army
The Schnucks in Normal located at 1750 Bradford Lane. (Facebook/Schnucks Normal) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A supermarket chain and its customers have donated $320,000 to the Salvation Army...
Jan 14, 2020
Police probing armed robbery at Casey’s in Fairbury
Authorities said the armed robbery happened around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. (Photo Facebook/Fairbury Police Department) By Neil DoyleFAIRBURY – Police are investigating a hold up that happened a...
Jan 13, 2020
School board to vote on new Unit 5 superintendent
The Unit 5 School Board will vote Monday on a recommendation for Dr. Kristen Kendrick-Weikle to become the district’s 13th superintendent. (Photo Unit 5) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A recom...
Jan 10, 2020
Bloomington man accused of killing 17-year-old on News Year’s Eve given $2 million bond
Dewon Griffin, 19, of Bloomington. (Photo Normal Police Department) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of killing Tariq Houston, 17, during a gathering on New Year’s Ev...
Jan 10, 2020
State officials say to be prepared as mixed weather moves across the area
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns this weekend's weather could bring a little bit of everything. Residents are being warned to prepare for flash flooding, poor road conditions and snow. (...
Jan 10, 2020
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces new smartphone app
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. (Photo Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – A...
Jan 10, 2020
