Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington man sentenced to over 16 years in prison for role in crack cocaine trafficking conspiracy
Raymone Stephens, 31, of Bloomington, was sentenced last week in Peoria federal court. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle PEORIA – A Bloomington man has been sentenced to 16 years and 8 mont...
Jan 13, 2020
Connect Transit set to launch new mobile app
There is still no release date for the app. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON – At the cost of over $75,000 over three years, Connect Transit bus riders will soon have a new ...
Jan 13, 2020
Police probing armed robbery at Casey’s in Fairbury
Authorities said the armed robbery happened around 8:55 p.m. Saturday. (Photo Facebook/Fairbury Police Department) By Neil DoyleFAIRBURY – Police are investigating a hold up that happened a...
Jan 13, 2020
School board to vote on new Unit 5 superintendent
The Unit 5 School Board will vote Monday on a recommendation for Dr. Kristen Kendrick-Weikle to become the district’s 13th superintendent. (Photo Unit 5) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A recom...
Jan 10, 2020
Bloomington man accused of killing 17-year-old on News Year’s Eve given $2 million bond
Dewon Griffin, 19, of Bloomington. (Photo Normal Police Department) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man accused of killing Tariq Houston, 17, during a gathering on New Year’s Ev...
Jan 10, 2020
State officials say to be prepared as mixed weather moves across the area
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency warns this weekend's weather could bring a little bit of everything. Residents are being warned to prepare for flash flooding, poor road conditions and snow. (...
Jan 10, 2020
Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office announces new smartphone app
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office app is available for download for free in the App Store and Google Play. (Photo Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil DoyleTAZEWELL COUNTY – A...
Jan 10, 2020
McLean County man arrested for drugs, weapon
Harold Dowling, of Ellsworth, is being held in the McLean County jail. (Photo LeRoy Police Department) By Neil Doyle LEROY – An Ellsworth man was arrested Thursday for possession of metha...
Jan 09, 2020
Clinton man wanted for drugs, revoked license
Justin Smith, 36, of Clinton. (Photo DeWitt County Sheriff’s Office) By Neil Doyle CLINTON – Authorities in DeWitt County are looking for a man wanted on several warrants. Justin Sm...
Jan 09, 2020
Carle health to acquire Advocate BroMenn, Eureka hospitals
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center in Normal. (Photo Facebook/Advocate BroMenn) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – Advoacte BroMenn Medical Center in Normal and Advocate Eureka Hospital in Eureka have b...
Jan 09, 2020
