Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Opening arguments in murder trial paint grim picture of how child was treated
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – Opening statements in the murder trial of Cynthia Baker painted a grim picture of t...
Nov 13, 2019
Lawmakers continue discussion on Chicago casino
Senate President John Cullerton explained a graduated income tax system that would give Chicago more money from the city’s casino. (Photo courtesy Facebook/John Cullerton) By Dave Dahl SP...
Nov 13, 2019
McLean County Board Democrat to face primary challenge from ISU student
Hannah Beer is a senior political science major at Illinois State University. (Photo Hannah Beer for McLean County Board District 6/Facebook) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – An Illinois State Univ...
Nov 13, 2019
Brady, other lawmakers calling for stronger ethics rules
State Rep. Dan Brady spoke Tuesday in Springfield. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Illinois lawmakers on both sides want to pass several ethics reforms in the wake of two st...
Nov 13, 2019
Local pension consolidation proposal passes committee despite objections to changes
State Rep. Mark Batinick said the last-minute amendment removed management on a municipal level from being able to present information in duty-disability cases. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)By Illinois ...
Nov 13, 2019
Illinois task force to reduce property taxes misses report deadline, all but guaranteeing no action this year
The Illinois Property Tax Relief Task Force had an October 31st deadline to send the governor and the General Assembly its initial suggestions to address the state's high property taxes, but as of Tue...
Nov 13, 2019
Unified Bloomington council wants no change in property tax bills
Bloomington City Council members on Tuesday voted unanimously to accept preliminary tax levy estimates for next year that should hold the line on the city’s share of property owners’ tax b...
Nov 13, 2019
UPDATED: One dead in I-74 crash
Illinois State Police and the Tazewell County Coroner are investigating a fatal crash on I-74 near Morton involving two semis and a passenger car. (File photo from Illinois State Police/Facebook)By Ho...
Nov 12, 2019
Jury selected in Cynthia Baker murder trial, witnesses begin testifying Wednesday
Cynthia Baker, 41, of Normal, in McLean County Court Tuesday. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCBLOOMINGTON – The jury trial for a woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s 8-year-old...
Nov 12, 2019
One person killed in crash on I-74 near Morton
The fatal crash happened around noon Tuesday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Police/Facebook) By Neil Doyle and HOI-ABCTAZEWELL COUNTY – A three-car crash on eastbound Interstate 74 Tuesday...
Nov 12, 2019
