Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Local father jailed for allegedly shaking infant son
Jordan Powe, 27, of Bloomington. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man remains jailed for allegedly shaking his five-month old son because...
Nov 25, 2019
Bloomington, Normal councils plan joint meeting to decide next steps on sports complex
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (right), seen here with Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner (left), when both council’s received the consultant’s study on the multi-sports complex in July, 2018.(WJBC fi...
Nov 25, 2019
McLean County car crashes this weekend claim two lives
Authorities are investigating a pair of crashes on McLean County roads this weekend that claimed two lives. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A woman is dead and three othe...
Nov 24, 2019
Family homeless after kitchen fire damages Bloomington apartment
Bloomington firefighters are investigating the cause of a kitchen fire that damaged a south side apartment Sunday evening. (Pixabay) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A fire that started in ...
Nov 24, 2019
DeWitt County drug bust results in 10 arrests
The arrests were made by Task Force 6. (Photo DeWitt Sheriff/Facebook) By Neil DoyleCLINTON – Ten people were arrested this week during a drug bust DeWitt County.The DeWitt County Sheriff&#...
Nov 21, 2019
Barickman hosts high school students to propose legislation
State Sen. Jason Barickman hosted high school students Wednesday at Illinois State University. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – High school students from...
Nov 21, 2019
McIntyre announces re-election bid for McLean County Board
McLean County Board Chairman John McIntyre. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – McLean County Board chair John McIntyre announced Thursday he’s seeking re-election.Represent...
Nov 21, 2019
Woodard announces candidacy for McLean County Auditor’s race
Kevin Woodard made the announcement Wednesday night in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Libertarians) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington Libertarian has announced his candid...
Nov 20, 2019
LaHood, Davis announce $326,327 in grant funding for Unit 5
The distance learning network will support over 17,000 students across central Illinois, according to a news release Wednesday. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Central Illinois Cong...
Nov 20, 2019
After Cynthia Baker’s conviction, authorities say investigation of 8-year-old’s death is ongoing
Normal Police Chief Rick Bleichner spoke Wednesday at the news conference in Uptown Normal. (Photo HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCNORMAL – A day after a jury found Cynthia Baker guilty of murder in 8-y...
Nov 20, 2019
