Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal council approves big raises for future elected leaders despite ‘optics’ and ‘stigma’
Normal Mayor Chris Koos, at Monday night’s council meeting, pushed strongly for pay raises that will go into effect starting two years from now for the mayor and council members. (Photo by Howar...
Dec 18, 2018
Kenney man killed in fiery Macon County crash
A single-vehicle accident in Macon County Friday night killed William Shane Peterson of Kenney. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Howard PackowitzMAROA – A single-vehicle crash in rural Maroa Frida...
Dec 17, 2018
Illinois political pundit says Gov. Rauner will not be missed
Rich Miller, author and publisher of the Capitol Fax political newsletter and web site, told the City Club of Chicago outgoing Gov. Bruce Rauner's admission that he tried to jump off the ticket after ...
Dec 17, 2018
BPD: two in custody after armed robbery at Casey’s
Bloomington Police have taken 29-year old Mary Harris and 31-year old Calvin Harris into custody after an armed robbery Sunday at a Casey’s General Store on Fox Creek Road. (Photo Bloomington Po...
Dec 17, 2018
Rauner warns we should worry during lame duck session
Governor Bruce Rauner says, from what he hears, a major construction bill might be on the way (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bruce Rauner)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD– So, Gov. Bruce Rauner, what chances a...
Dec 17, 2018
Quench your thirst and do some good
Obed and Isaac’s Microbrewery contributing to wildfire relief (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Help disaster victims? I'll drink to that!Beer sales help Californ...
Dec 14, 2018
Gridley’s Village President: Community’s largest employer shuts down with little warning
Gridley’s largest employer, Kerry Inc’s food plant, closed down on Wednesday, according to the community’s village president. (Google Maps photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON ...
Dec 14, 2018
ISBE addresses unprepared teachers in classroom
The director of Illinois' Council on Teacher Education says the state's Teach Illinois recommendations are about to make the teacher shortage worse, not better. (Illinois State Board of Education Face...
Dec 13, 2018
Caterpillar CEO named Chairman of the Board
Jim Umpleby took over as Caterpillar CEO from Doug Oberhelman in January of 2017. (Photo WMBD-TV) By WMBD-TVDEERFIELD, Ill. – The Chief Executive Officer of Caterpillar has now been voted a...
Dec 13, 2018
Crabtree saluted for devotion to Normal West, and for his candy treats
Charlie Crabtree, the Normal West volunteer killed in last week’s school bus-semi crash, loved candy. Candy with Crabtree’s initials on the wrappers, were handed out to attendees at Wednes...
Dec 13, 2018
