Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Council delays vote on packaged liquor sales at new west side business
The new owner of this location on South Morris Avenue wants to sell packaged liquor despite neighbors’ complaints. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
Jul 09, 2019
State’s Attorney Knapp aims to sue opioid makers
McLean County State’s Attorney Don Knapp. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – McLean County’s chief prosecutor has developed a new strategy to help curb ...
Jul 08, 2019
Marcfirst names Wipperman as new CEO
Brian Wipperman will begin as the CEO of Marcfirst August 26. (Photo courtesy Marcfirst.org) By Neil Doyle NORMAL – An agency in Normal that helps people with disabilities has selected a ...
Jul 08, 2019
Manufacturing Matters: Illinois Manufacturers’ Association president praising creation of jobs
Illinois Manufacturers' Association President Mark Denzler speaking during a press conference Monday. (Photo courtesy: Dave Dahl /WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – One of the business lead...
Jul 08, 2019
Pig-ear dog treats sold at Pet Supplies Plus recalled due to Salmonella
Pig ears sold as dog treats across 33 states including Illinois, have been recalled due to an outbreak in Salmonella. (Photo courtesy: Pet Supply Plus/ Facebook) By Blake Haas NORMAL – Pig-ears ...
Jul 06, 2019
Pope Francis approves Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s miracle
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube) By WMBD and Blake Haas PEORIA – Catholic Diocese of Peoria Bishop Daniel Jenky announced Sunday that Pope Francis formal...
Jul 06, 2019
Garage blaze caused by fireworks
Normal Fire investigators said the blaze started in a trash can (Normal Fire Department/Facebook) By Katherine Murphy NORMAL– With the sky lit by fireworks, a garage in Normal experienced...
Jul 05, 2019
Vacant county board seat attracts five candidates
Five people are vying for the vacant District 2 seat on the McLean County Board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Board’s Executive Committee...
Jul 03, 2019
Gleason creates committee to assist in police chief search
City Manager Tim Gleason is expected to name a new police chief this summer. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manager Tim Gleason has named a five member commit...
Jul 03, 2019
Pekin man dead after a two-vehicle accident
The Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office said the man was pronounced deceased after a two-vehicle accident. (DavidsonScott/flickr)By WMBD and Blake HaasPEKIN – An area man is dead after a Wedn...
Jul 03, 2019
