Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McLean County man fatally shot in Columbus, Ohio
Zachary Hoeft (Photo from Facebook) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A McLean County man has been murdered in Columbus, Ohio.Columbus Police said in a news release, Zachary Hoeft, 28,...
Sep 26, 2019
Illinois Women in Leadership conference sharing encouragement, motivation
Sociologist, author, and speaker Bertice Berry Thursday at the Illinois Women in Leadership conference. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Women need to feel good about themselves b...
Sep 26, 2019
Unemployment down, jobs up over the year in Twin-Cities
The unemployment rate in Bloomington-Normal dropped under 4% over the last year. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Jobs were up over the year in Bloomington-Normal and all 14 Illin...
Sep 26, 2019
Illinois residents still have questions about REAL ID
For Illinois residents the new REAL ID will be needed by October 2020. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jesse White) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Starting October of next year, Illinoisans wishing to...
Sep 26, 2019
Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice
The monument was relocated and rededicated to honor all Illinoisans lost in that war.(PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD- There's one more thing to see in Springfield. A World War I monumen...
Sep 26, 2019
Unit 5 hires superintendent’s search consultant, launches new sport, adopts budget
Illinois Wesleyan University fields men’s and women’s lacrosse teams. (iwusport.com photo) By Howard PackowitzUnit 5 is hiring a consultant to help find the next superintendent who wi...
Sep 26, 2019
First Student frustrations prompt Unit 5 School Board to consider other bus service providers
The Unit 5 School Board wants to consider other bus service companies to provide transportation service next school year. (Photo from flickr/flequi) By Howard PackowitzThe Unit 5 School Board is ...
Sep 26, 2019
Former District 87 School Board member fills vacant seat
This is the second time Kiasha Henry has been appointed to the board. (Photo District 87) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The District 87 School Board has selected a former board member to fill ...
Sep 25, 2019
Police probing aggravated battery case in Downtown Bloomington
Police said the incident happened Saturday at 2:36 a.m. in the 400 block of North Main Street. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are asking for the public’s help to ...
Sep 25, 2019
Connect Transit awards electric bus contract despite Bloomington council member’s objection
Bloomington City Council member Donna Boelen addressed the Connect Transit Board of Trustees on Tuesday. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Connect Transi...
Sep 25, 2019
