Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
NPD: Arrests made in Verizon store hold up
Officers arrested both suspects during a search warrant in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Two people have been arrested for an armed robbery Tuesday night in Normal.Am...
Nov 06, 2019
UPDATED: Blue Ridge student probed for making threats
Farmer City Police Chief Glenn Neal said the teenager "had issues" with three other students, but there was no written hit list, and no weapons were involved. (Photo Blue Ridge CUSD #18/Facebook) ...
Nov 06, 2019
Nine Central Illinois men arrested for attempted sexual activity with children
If convicted, each defendant faces a minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoylePEORIA – A Bloomington man was among nine other Central Illinois men arrest...
Nov 06, 2019
House heavily damaged after fire in south Bloomington
Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A house was heavily damaged after a blaze Wednesday morning in south Bloomington.Bloom...
Nov 06, 2019
BPD: Washington Street closed after car hits power pole
Police are asking motorists to find an alternate route will crews work to fix the power pole. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Authorities say Ameren crews are working to fix a ...
Nov 06, 2019
Normal council backs off from property tax hike for pension funding
Normal Mayor Chris Koos (center) supports temporarily scaling back pension funding to hold the line on property taxes. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal To...
Nov 05, 2019
Bloomington Public Library celebrates National Novel Writing Month with Local Authors Fair
Author Alexander Germanis talks about writing with visitors (photo by A.J. Harris/WJBC)By A.J. HarrisBLOOMINGTON – For prospective authors and creative writers, November has become known as Nati...
Nov 05, 2019
Champaign County student finds needle in piece of Halloween candy
The school district said update will be provided when more information is available. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleMAHOMET – Authorities are investigating after a needle was found in Hallowe...
Nov 04, 2019
Weekend traffic crashes add to a dangerous year for ISP
Through Nov. 3, Illinois State Police have issued 5,860 Scott's Law violations. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Illinois Radio Network/Jim MoranSPRINGFIELD – Two traffic ...
Nov 04, 2019
Giertz: Economic news in Illinois mostly good
The Flash index considers sales tax, corporate tax, and income tax receipts to produce a number that, if greater than 100, means growth. (Photo University of Illinois) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD ...
Nov 04, 2019
