Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
EDC to play role in future of State Farm’s downtown site
Patrick Hoban, president and CEO of the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Economic Dev...
Aug 25, 2019
Charges filed in weekend stabbing
Elbert Hawkins, 50. (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A man remained jailed Sunday night for allegedly stabbing another man in the neck near Down...
Aug 25, 2019
Attendance up at Illinois State Fair
Preliminary numbers show around 509,000 people visited the fairgrounds. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois State Fair) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Before the Illinois State Fair began, returni...
Aug 23, 2019
Bloomington Police investigating armed robbery
Bloomington Police said the armed robbery occurred in the 1800 block of W. Market St.early Friday morning. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are asking for...
Aug 23, 2019
ISU selects developer for $100 million housing project
The project will be built on the land formerly occupied by Atkin-Colby and Hamilton Whitten residence halls. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Gilbane Development Company has been awa...
Aug 23, 2019
Governor signs law setting minimum teacher salary at $40,000
The governor said school districts should be able to comply with a new law that – by the year 2023 – the minimum salary for teachers will be $40,000. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRI...
Aug 22, 2019
BPD: Man charged with attempted murder in connection with Springfield Road shooting
Bloomington Police charged Khwanus Haynes, 20, of Bloomington, with attempted murder and weapon charges. (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police Department/Facebook)By Blake HaasBLOOMINGTON – A high...
Aug 22, 2019
Troopers seize over 38 pounds of marijuana near Pontiac
Troopers found more than 38 pounds of marijuana during a traffic stop early Thursday morning near Pontiac. (Photo Illinois State Police District 6) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – A traffic stop ear...
Aug 22, 2019
Study: Asian carp more resilient than thought, could cross Lake Michigan, infest Great Lakes chain
Asian carp in the Illinois River are hearty enough to cross Lake Michigan, potentially infesting the other Great Lakes, according to a new report. (Photo courtesy Flickr) By Illinois Radio Networ...
Aug 21, 2019
ISU College of Fine Arts and School of Art to be named for alum
The naming ceremony will be held Sept. 12 at the Center for the Performing Arts. (Photo Illinois State University) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – Illinois State University will name its College of F...
Aug 21, 2019
