Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Family fights cancer in honor of son
Jon and Kimberly Wade, have raised more than $500,000 through the Kids Shouldn't Have Cancer Foundation. (www.kidsshouldnthavecancer.org) By Dave DahlJonny Wade was an outgoing kid, smart enough ...
Sep 22, 2018
Coroner releases name of one of the three victims of Wednesday’s semi crash
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has released the name of the three victims of Wednesday’s semi-truck crash (WJBC file photo) By Katherine MurphyThe McLean County Coroner’s office ha...
Sep 21, 2018
Elderly Bloomington man granted sentencing delay in child molestation case
Johnny Icard, 78, of Bloomington is awaiting sentencing for molesting a six-year old girl last year. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – An elderly convicted child m...
Sep 21, 2018
Power outage in Hudson closes elementary school
Storms in Hudson early Thursday left many without power(Ameran) By Katherine MurphyA major power outage in Hudson means no school for kids at Hudson elementary school.Unit five Director of ...
Sep 21, 2018
Historical marker uncovers Miller Park’s hidden history of racial segregation
The historical marker dedicated Thursday evening at Miller Park commemorates segregated beaches at the park, mainly during the first half of the 20th Century. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Sep 21, 2018
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
Semi-Truck fire southbound Rt. 39 near Hudson
Two semi-trucks reported to be fully engulfed on SB Route 39 near the Hudson exit. (Pixabay) By Katherine Murphy(Updated 8:57 am) Illinois State Police confirming three people dead at the scene o...
Sep 19, 2018
Proposed McLean County budget contains pay raises, added personnel
Members of the McLean County Board are scheduled to take up the budget in November. (Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – The proposed budget for McLean County calls for a steady tax...
Sep 18, 2018
Fermi named most important scientist in Illinois Top 200 voting
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum administers the Illinois Top 200 voting. (WJBC file photo)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ bicentennial best of voters h...
Sep 18, 2018
C-SPAN bus visits Illinois
Bloomington students had the chance to visit the C-SPAN bus on Monday during a stop on its way to Springfield. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A fancy bus – promoting cable telev...
Sep 18, 2018
