Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
ISU’s Dietz lobbies for funding boost
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz pleaded his case for a 10 percent boost in state funding while testifying Thursday before a House appropriations committee. (WJBC File Photo) By Da...
Mar 21, 2019
Judge seeks to silence key players in Zimmerman murder trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has issued a gag order regulating what key players can say publicly in the high-profile Kirk Zimmerman murder case. (pool photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Mar 21, 2019
Bloomington man faces multiple drug charges
Bloomington Police arrested Jordyn Thornton, 19, Tuesday around 10:45 a.m. (Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing multiple drug charges.Bloom...
Mar 21, 2019
Illinois trooper seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle
This is the 14th Illinois State Trooper vehicle to be struck in 2019. (Photo Illinois State Police) By Neil DoyleCOLLINSVILLE – An Illinois State Police trooper is in stable condition after...
Mar 21, 2019
One man hurt in Kappa home invasion
Police have one suspect in custody and were in search of another person of interested after a home invasion in Kappa Tuesday morning. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard PackowitzKAPPA – Woodford C...
Mar 19, 2019
McLean County Museum of History announces 2019 History Makers
The McLean County Museum of History announced Tuesday its 2019 History Makers honorees. (Photos McLean County Museum of History) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A couple who shaped the community...
Mar 19, 2019
City manager counting council votes on doubling gas tax
Bloomington aldermen are close to making a decision whether to double the local gas tax to pay for street repairs. (Pixabay/IADE-Michoko)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager...
Mar 19, 2019
Unit 5 parents on edge again about bus service as key First Student manager resigns
Unit 5 confirmed the resignation of Mark Bohl, location manager for First Student, Unit 5’s school bus service. (File photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TVNOR...
Mar 18, 2019
Heartland trustees to vote on Brandt tax break, four new college sports
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees meets Tuesday night at Heartland’s Lincoln campus. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – One of the taxing bodies granting fi...
Mar 18, 2019
Illinois lawmaker proposes employer tax break for organ donors
(Foreground to background) Evan Simms, Megan Craig, State Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – For a nine-year-old from Grundy County, Evan Simms ha...
Mar 18, 2019
