Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
BPD probing counterfeit money incident
Bloomington Police said the fake $100 bills were used at possibly eight retail locations. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – Police are asking for the public’s help to id...
Oct 08, 2019
Man identified in Livingston County fatal crash
Ronald Hoegger, 51, was identified as the driver in Monday’s fatal crash. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Ford County man has been identified as the driver inv...
Oct 08, 2019
9-year-old to be charged with five counts of murder in Goodfield fire incident
The fatal fire happened April 6. (Photo courtesy HOI-ABC) By HOI-ABCGOODFIELD – A 9-year-old is to be charged with murder in the Goodfield mobile home fire that killed five in April.Our new...
Oct 08, 2019
Report shows less mortgage debt means Illinoisans have less personal debt than national average
An analysis of Federal Reserve Bank of New York and Equifax data by Illinois' Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability found Illinoisans have an average of $3,800 less debt than the res...
Oct 08, 2019
As Illinois lawmakers eye CBD regulations, seller asks for uniform federal oversight
CBD oil is increasingly becoming available everywhere, from gas stations, specialty shops or even video rental stores. Several Illinois state lawmakers want to regulate the product. (Photo courtesy: W...
Oct 08, 2019
Council newcomers question accuracy of meeting minutes, town’s purchasing policy
Stan Nord (left) and Karyn Smith (right) were elected to the Normal Town Council earlier this year. (File photo from Facebook/Nord for Normal) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – Normal’s cit...
Oct 08, 2019
Normal council gears up for key decisions on recreation marijuana sales
Normal City Attorney Brian Day speaks to the town council about recreational cannabis sales during Monday night’s council work session. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzB...
Oct 08, 2019
Illinois fire officials offer safety tips for Fire Prevention Week
Governor J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as Illinois Fire Prevention week. (Photo courtesy: File/WJBC)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has proclaimed this week as...
Oct 07, 2019
Latest offers posted between Blue Ridge School District, union
The earliest the union could legally strike is Oct. 28. (Photo Pixabay) By Neil Doyle FARMER CITY – Contract offers between the Blue Ridge School District and the union representing teach...
Oct 07, 2019
McLean County Board member announces re-election bid
The Bloomington Republican was first elected to the board in 2010. (Photo Susan Schafer/Twitter) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A Republican on the McLean County Board has announced her cand...
Oct 07, 2019
