Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
United Way slashes aid to local human services agencies
(Flickr)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON — The head of the United Way of McLean County says he’s “absolutely not” satisfied with the level of community contributions this year to...
Apr 21, 2017
Police: Intruder shot by Bloomington homeowner
(WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say an intruder was shot after breaking into a home early this morning.Police said Mykale Davis, 24, of Bloomington was treated ...
Apr 21, 2017
Blagojevich arguments shut down in court
By Nick McClintockCHICAGO- The third time was not a charm for Former Governor Rod Blagojevich, as his bid to get his 14 year prison sentence shortened Friday was denied by thr 7th Circuit court of app...
Apr 21, 2017
Normal council cohorts back Fritzen’s attack
Kevin McCarthy is beginning his second term on the Normal Town Council. (Photo Town of Normal)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal town council member Jeff Fritzen’s harsh critique this week...
Apr 21, 2017
Elections board to report on whether Mautino violated order to amend reports
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December 2015. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A State Board of ...
Apr 21, 2017
Bray looking forward to serving Ward 9
Ward 9 Council Member-elect Kimberly Bray. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/Kimberly Bray for Ward 9) By Sam WoodOne of two new faces on the Bloomington City Council will be that of Ward 9 resident Kimb...
Apr 20, 2017
Bloomington man faces long sentence for burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is eligible for an extended sentence of up to 30-years in prison after a jury convicted him in a burglary case that garn...
Apr 20, 2017
Moody’s reviewing state universities for possible downgrade due to state budget impasse
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school has managed its resources well in spite of limited state funding.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPR...
Apr 19, 2017
Local police arrest man in child pornography case
(Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – A year-long child pornography investigation led to the arrest of a man from Normal who’s suspected of possessing thousands of pic...
Apr 18, 2017
Mayor Koos wins reelection
By Nick McClintockNORMAL- It’s over, 14 days after the mayoral election in Normal, incumbent Chris Koos has taken the race over challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes. Election officials counted ...
Apr 18, 2017
