Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
One dead after interstate accident near Chenoa
The accident occurred on I-55 near mile marker 186. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam Studzinski and Greg HalbleibCHENOA – A Maywood man has been identified as the victim of a fatal...
Oct 22, 2016
White gives teen tips on how to handle a traffic stop
Secretary of State Jesse White says not to make any sudden moves when pulled over by police. (WJBC file photo)By CMSSPRINGFIELD – As National Teen Driver Safety Week comes to an end, Secretary o...
Oct 22, 2016
Twin Cities housing sales remain up for 2016
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington-Normal home sales continue to trend ahead of 2015.Overall sales are up 2.8 percent in 2016. Association of Realtors P...
Oct 21, 2016
Rauner: Health care task force has found millions in fraud, abuse
Gov. Bruce Rauner appointed a health care task force in April to find fraud and abuse. (Photo courtesy Facebook/BruceRauner)By Eric StockSPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner said a task force that...
Oct 20, 2016
Eastside highway on hold; some residents still fighting proposed route
Engineers say a proposed eastside highway in McLean County is on the shelf unless recent population trends change. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly ag...
Oct 20, 2016
Route 66 bike path to be expanded
A new section of the Route 66 bike path is expected near Shirley and Funks Grove. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Terry JamesSHIRLEY – A grant from the state will help expand the Hist...
Oct 19, 2016
Man wanted for molesting minors captured
Watts was captured in Sacramento. (Courtesy BPD and NPD)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – An accused sexual predator from Bloomington has been arrested in California.24 year old Deondre Watts of Bloom...
Oct 19, 2016
Bloomington-Normal residents speak against potential Eastside Highway
Residents had a chance to view where the road would be on Wednesday. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Residents stand mostly against the long discussed potential Eastside Hi...
Oct 19, 2016
Motorcyclist in Bloomington crash upgraded to fair condition
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington has been upgraded to fair condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The condition of the motorcyclist who c...
Oct 18, 2016
District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district
BHS teacher Sarah Mellor has been charged with murdering her husband. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloo...
Oct 18, 2016
