Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal voting on video gaming license moratorium
The council plans to discuss the issue at its retreat in November. (Photo by Jim/ flickr)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council will vote Tuesday on putting a moratorium on video gam...
Sep 02, 2016
New University seal being placed at ISU
George Barreca stands next to his new creation. (Eric Stock/WJBC photo)By Terry JamesMore than 30 years has passed since the class of 1984 placed the Illinois State University seal on the east side of...
Sep 02, 2016
McLean County gets look at possible jail expansion designs
The county is expanding the jail to help improve mental health care. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – McLean County officials are starting to get a look at what the upgrades to t...
Sep 01, 2016
“Light the Night” highlights bike safety in Normal
Area cyclists line up to receive free bike lights and safety checks in uptown Normal Thursday evening. Photo by Sam Thomas/WJBC. By Sam ThomasNORMAL – Cyclists descended on uptown Normal Th...
Sep 01, 2016
Hopkins still not ready for trial
Jason Hopkins is still unfit to face charges of attempted murder.(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A man facing several counts of attempted first degree murder was i...
Sep 01, 2016
Timber Pointe receives award from AT&T
State Sen. Bill Brady (right) was the one who nominated the group. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiHUDSON – The Easter Seals of Central Illinois Timber Pointe Outdoor Recreation Center h...
Sep 01, 2016
Bloomington auditing former Coliseum firm
Central Illinois Arena Management ran U.S. Cellular Coliseum until March. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – There are new questions about the management firm that ran U.S. Cellular Col...
Sep 01, 2016
Mathy announces bid for Bloomington’s Ward 1 seat
Pictured above is Jamie Mathy, candidate for Ward 1 Alderman. He announced his intention to run in the 2017 election in front of a group of supporters at the Ozark House in Bloomington Wednesday eveni...
Aug 31, 2016
State Rep. Wehrli critical of Madigan remarks on Mautino
Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is under state and federal investigation. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – One of Springfield’s staunchest critics...
Aug 31, 2016
Bloomington man arrested for Sunday armed robbery
(Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man in connection with an armed robbery on Sunday.Police say 27-year-old Gregory Hightower is ...
Aug 31, 2016
