Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
State suspends teaching license of Unit 5 teacher accused of sex abuse
Jonathan Hovey faces multiple counts of predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse for alleged sex acts against two of his first grade student at Glenn Elementary School in...
Oct 31, 2019
GOP gears up for primary battle in McLean County Auditor’s race
Trisha Malott announced her candidacy Wednesday to become McLean County Auditor. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Some leading Republicans believe a new McL...
Oct 31, 2019
ISP: Parents should check sex offender registry before trick-or-treating
It’s against the law for convicted sex offenders to hand out candy to kids on Halloween. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – State Police and local departments are remindi...
Oct 30, 2019
Project Blue Life allows public to experience split-second police decisions
The event was hosted by the McLean County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABC BLOOMINGTON – If you've ever wondered what a tense confrontation feels like for polic...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois OSHA identifies safety issues for public works departments
The Illinois Occupational Health and Safety Administration recently identified safety issues in public works departments in the state. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD...
Oct 30, 2019
AAA reminding people about Halloween safety
AAA said the holiday is one of the top three days for pedestrian injuries and fatalities each year.(Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Halloween may be a time to celebrate and eat...
Oct 30, 2019
Illinois Senate President says not enough votes to pass bill to require fingerprints for FOID card
Hundreds of gun owners lobbied lawmakers Tuesday to oppose Senate Bill 1966, a bill to increase fees for FOID cards and require applicants to submit fingerprints. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illino...
Oct 30, 2019
Leaders from Illinois House, Senate take different approaches on lawmakers under indictment
Lawmakers at the capitol are taking different approaches on how to handle one or their own when they are arrested or face federal corruption indictments. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File) By Illinois Radio ...
Oct 30, 2019
State Senator reported as ‘cooperating witness’ against Arroyo
Terry Link spoke with reporters Tuesday at the Capitol. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – A day after State Rep. Luis Arroyo (D-Chicago) faced bribery charges, State S...
Oct 29, 2019
Books To Benefit gearing up for book sale
The organization will put on the book sale Nov. 7-10. (Photo Books To Benefit/Facebook) By Neil DoyleNORMAL – A local organization is getting ready for a used book sale to promote literacy....
Oct 29, 2019
