Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Towanda-born filmmaker to hold Sunday casting call for new movie
Once a pastor in Towanda, Kevin Mounce has spent over six years in L.A. to pursue his passion as a filmmaker. (Photo courtesy Kevin Mounce)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – A Towanda pastor-turned-f...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington man arrested on crack cocaine charges
Bradford McNabb was taken to the McLean County Jail. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man on drug charges after a search of a S...
Jan 12, 2018
Durbin: ‘I personally heard our president’ use expletive to reference Haiti and Africa
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he heard President Trump use the vulgarity. (Photo by Illinois Radio Network)By RFD Radio NetworkCHICAGO – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said he personally heard President Tru...
Jan 12, 2018
Bloomington mayor optimistic about future of downtown State Farm building
State Farm’s downtown Bloomington once served as the insurance company’s corporate headquarters as once employed 900 workers. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – ...
Jan 12, 2018
State ag department recognizes Logan County farm for sustainable operations
Dave Bishop and his family, operators of PrairiErth Farm south of Atlanta, received the state award Thursday during the annual meeting of the Illinois Organic Growers. (Photo Facebook/PrairiErth Farm)...
Jan 11, 2018
Bloomington-Normal EDC head: Tougher financial scrutiny a ‘non-issue’
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Ham says the group was already setting up new protocols for submitting financial reports to the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – T...
Jan 11, 2018
Chambers: If state lessens minor sex offender penalties, prosecute ‘dangerous’ ones
McLean County State’s Attorney Jason Chambers says he’s not sure that a new report he helped craft on prosecuting sex offenders will lead to any new laws in an election year. (WJBC file ph...
Jan 11, 2018
Winter Weather Advisory issued for Central Illinois; icing possible
The National Weather Service said one-tenth of an inch of freezing rain is possible through Friday morning. (Photo courtesy Pixabay)By Eric StockLINCOLN – Not long after the snow melts, more win...
Jan 11, 2018
Normal West football team, parents want answers about coach’s sudden departure
Normal West football players attended Wednesday night’s school board meeting to support Coach Darren Hess, who resigned last month. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC)By Howard PackowitzNORMAL R...
Jan 10, 2018
District 87 presented with Illinois Sustainability Award
Grassroots efforts to be more eco-friendly have allowed District 87 to be a winner of the Illinois Sustainability Award. (WJBC File Photo)By Patrick BaronBLOOMINGTON – Facility upgrades and eco-...
Jan 10, 2018
