Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ICE agents arrest Bloomington hit-and-run suspect
Jose Rodriguez, 27, is now in the custody of federal ICE agents. (Bloomington Police Department photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Federal authorities are a step closer to deporting an...
Aug 12, 2019
Four hurt in I-55 crash near Towanda
A two-car crash early Sunday evening on I-55 near Towanda sent four people to area hospitals. (Photo from Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Howard PackowitzTOWANDA – The Normal Fire Department rep...
Aug 12, 2019
Illinois State Fair Coliseum is back in business
After more than two years of being closed, the Coliseum at the Illinois State Fair has been rededicated. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The 118-year-old State Fair Coliseum is ready f...
Aug 09, 2019
Butter cow unveiled at Illinois State Fair
The cow's wearing a hard hat and stands among traffic cones and the word FUTURE, all in butter. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – No matter what other states do, you can count on s...
Aug 07, 2019
First grade teacher charged with sex abuse free on bond
Jonathon Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against a pair of his first-grade students at Glenn Elementary Schoo...
Aug 07, 2019
Illinois state parks director chipping away at $1 billion in deferred maintenance
Illinois' state parks are getting what the state's chief steward of public lands said is some much-needed attention with the recent capital construction bill. (Photo Illinois Department of Natural Res...
Aug 07, 2019
From homework to popsicles: Unit 5 teachers greet with students outside of the classroom
More than 20 Unit 5 teachers from Glenn Elementary School handed out popsicles and books to students on Tuesday. (Photo courtesy: Blake Haas/WJBC) By Blake HaasNORMAL – Elementary students ...
Aug 07, 2019
NPD Chief: Investigators receive “additional information” in sex abuse case against Unit 5 teacher
Jonathon Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against a pair of his first-grade student at Glenn Elementary School...
Aug 07, 2019
Walgreens to close 200 U.S. drugstores, uncertain status for local stores
Walgreens plans to close 200 drugstores nationwide. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Walgreens will close 200 U.S. stores as part of a cost management plan, but it’s...
Aug 06, 2019
Illinois schools to adopt new standards for foreign language classes
Foreign language classes in Illinois schools may look a little different when kids get back to school in a couple of weeks. (Photo Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin YountSPRINGFIELD ...
Aug 06, 2019
