Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Gov. Pritzker: ‘we need to hold everybody accountable’ after report finds toxic workplace at Capitol
Gov. JB Pritzker said he’s glad the culture of harassment, intimidation, and bullying is now known to the public. (WJBC File Photo)By Dave DahlSPIRNGFIELD – Now that a report of a toxic wo...
Aug 21, 2019
Gunfire reported near Downtown Bloomington
Bloomington Police said multiple shots were fired early Tuesday near Lee and Front Streets.(Facebook/Bloomington Police) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are investigatin...
Aug 20, 2019
Crabill’s fashion statement reveals political divide
Bloomington City Council member Jeff Crabill. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – West side Bloomington resident Surena Fish didn’t expect to speak at Mo...
Aug 20, 2019
NWS: Severe storms possible Tuesday across Central Illinois
The National Weather Service said the greatest threat for severe weather is Tuesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Photo McLean County Emergency Management Agency/Facebook) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON &...
Aug 19, 2019
Pontiac woman identified in fatal crash
The crash happened Saturday night around 10:50 p.m. on Old Route 66 just south of Pontiac.(Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Neil DoylePONTIAC – Livingston County Coroner D...
Aug 19, 2019
Coroner: Steel post stabs Bloomington man while working on property
The Logan County Sheriff’s office and Coroner’s office are still investigating the incident. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleATLANTA – The Logan County Coroner’s office sai...
Aug 19, 2019
$750k lottery ticket sold at Casey’s in Bloomington
Winners have one year to claim prizes. (Photo Facebook/Illinois Lottery) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Illinois Lottery announced Monday a gas station in Bloomington sold a $750,000 winnin...
Aug 19, 2019
Mayor Koos: No tax breaks for Hyatt Place sale
Hyatt Place in Uptown Normal is up for sale. (JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The Town of Normal will not offer tax breaks to lure a buyer for the Hyat...
Aug 19, 2019
Quincy Compressor donates Air Compressor to Atlanta Fire Dept.
Jon Crow, a Service Technician with Quincy Air Compressors, says the Air Compressor donated to the Atlanta Fire Department will help firefighters respond quicker. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJB...
Aug 15, 2019
GOP members gather at Illinois State Fair
U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise was the keynote speaker. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) came to Springfield, it was the Republicans' da...
Aug 15, 2019
