Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bill would return Illinois’ estate tax trigger to federal threshold
A report from the Illinois Farm Bureau said the majority of land sales in Illinois were estate sales. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – An Illinois lawmaker wan...
Jan 23, 2020
Peoria woman identified in cold weather-related fatality
Coroner Jamie Harwood said people should check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently for their safety and well-being. (Facebook/Peoria County Coroner’s Office) By Neil Doyle PEORIA ...
Jan 23, 2020
Image Air closes after 46 years, airport says transition of services will be smooth
Image Air is located at 2933 East Empire Street in Bloomington. (Photo HOI ABC) By HOI ABC BLOOMINGTON – A family business has closed its doors in the Twin-Cities after more than four dec...
Jan 22, 2020
Local group holds memorial service for ‘unborn victims of abortion’
Christ Church Pastor Robert Smart (front) spoke to a crowd of about 40 people Wednesday on the steps of the McLean County Museum of History.(Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A...
Jan 22, 2020
Mayor’s annual address notes capital projects, economic development
Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner gave his annual address Monday night. (YouTube/City of Bloomington) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner believes the city is starting 2020...
Jan 22, 2020
BPD investigating possible burglary trend to start 2020
To report a crime or a suspicious person contact BPD dispatch at 309-820-8888. (WJBC file photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Police are reporting a possible trend of residential burglaries o...
Jan 21, 2020
New hours for Bloomington’s Citizen Convenience Center
The facility is located at 402 S. East Street, south of the Bloomington Public Library. (Photo cityblm.org) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – The Citizen Convenience Center in Bloomington has some...
Jan 21, 2020
Ahead of March primary, Republicans demand hearing over non-citizen voter registration errors
Gray said there must be additional research into the issue and supported House Republicans’ demands for a legislative hearing into the matter. (Photo courtesy: Flickr)By Illinois Radio NetworkSP...
Jan 21, 2020
Mural’s day in court comes to an end but the story continues
A federal judge in Peoria left room for the case to be refiled (WJBC file photo) By Katherine MurphyNORMAL– It’s case dismissed for artists trying to save the mural in uptown Normal, ...
Jan 21, 2020
MLK presenter: ‘There is still a lot of divide’
Springfield actor/director Reggie Guyton spoke about divide during MLK speech. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – A now-annual presentation of "I Have a Dream" means a l...
Jan 20, 2020
