Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

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...
Syndicated Author 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 &...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Aug 19, 2019 (Photo courtesy: Illinois Lottery)

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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author 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...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2019

Bloomington man charged in shooting that injured two people
Dominique Atwater, 26, of Bloomington. (Photo courtesy McLean County Sheriff’s Office) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – McLean County prosecutors have charged a Bloomington man with a...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2019

ISP exhibit shows ‘Lacy’s Last Text’
The Illinois State Police tent at the Illinois State Fair has a jarring exhibit which is a testament to putting down your phone in the car. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – You ca...
Syndicated Author Aug 15, 2019