Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County Board panel seeks to resolve Treasurer-Auditor power struggle
McLean County Treasurer Rebecca McNeil addresses the McLean County Board’s Finance Committee on October 2. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The M...
Oct 14, 2019
Rivian thanks community for support by showing off what will be built here
Rivian’s R1S SUV on display Sunday at Uptown Circle in Normal (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Rivian Automotive’s display of its soon-to-be produced...
Oct 13, 2019
More information comes out about investigation into Sen. Martin Sandoval
Sandoval Friday resigned as chair of the committee, though he remains a member. (Photo courtesy: Illinois Government)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – More information's coming out about why the feds ma...
Oct 11, 2019
Two local men arrested for weapons, vehicle burglary
Both men are being held in the McLean County jail. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Police have arrested two local men for gun possession and vehicle burglaries in Normal.Kajuan Hops...
Oct 10, 2019
Man’s condition unknown after trench hole rescue in Pontiac
Normal Fire Department Technical Rescue Team was one of the responding agencies. (Photo Normal Fire Department/Twitter) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A man’s condition is unknown after being...
Oct 10, 2019
LeRoy PD advising residents about ‘grandparent scam’
Police said the scam call happened Wednesday.(WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleLEROY – Police are alerting residents to a “grandparent scam” that happened Wednesday in LeRoy.Police...
Oct 10, 2019
BHS student recipient of Harry Hightower Service Award
Bloomington High School senior Jacquelyn Alzebdieh is this year’s Harry Hightower Youth Community Service Award winner. (Photo courtesy District 87) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloom...
Oct 10, 2019
No deal for Blue Ridge teachers as talks continue
The earliest the union could legally strike is Oct. 28. (Photo Pixabay) By Katherine MurphyFARMER CITY– No deal between the Blue Ridge Federation of Teachers and the school board.The two si...
Oct 10, 2019
Tazewell County woman identified in fatal crash
Tazewell County Coroner Charles Hanley said an autopsy is scheduled for Thursday. (Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoyleWASHINGTON – A woman from Tazewell County has...
Oct 09, 2019
ISU says it will take student concerns seriously after protest
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz issued the statement Tuesday evening. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By HOI-ABC/Stephanie RodriguezNORMAL - Illinois State University President Larry Dietz ...
Oct 09, 2019
