Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
UPDATED: Artists fear Uptown mural demolition could happen soon
The latest in the legal battle to save this mural in Uptown Normal is a motion filed this week for a temporary restraining order to prevent demolition. (WJBC file photo) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL...
May 10, 2019
“Alderman” seen as “masculine” title for Bloomington council
The Bloomington City Council posed for pictures May 1 when four new members were sworn into office. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Elected representatives...
May 09, 2019
BPD examines all “possibilities” in recent armed robberies
The most recent hold up occurred Wednesday night at the Casey’s General Store located at 3007 Gill Street. (Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Recent armed robber...
May 09, 2019
Mayoral hopeful Tiritilli wants spot on Connect Transit board
Normal mayoral hopeful Marc Tiritilli is asking current Mayor Chris Koos to appoint him to a seat on the Connect Transit board. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal Mayor...
May 08, 2019
ISU plans tuition freeze for next school year
Illinois State University’s governing board will decide Friday whether to freeze tuition next school year. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Illinois State Unive...
May 07, 2019
Illinois lawmakers propose cigarette tax increase
People who want to raise money and discourage smoking have their eye on Illinois' cigarette tax.(Pixabay) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Public health advocates and anti-smoking lawmakers hop...
May 07, 2019
Weather continues to delay planting for Illinois farmers
Mark Schleusener, state statistician for the USDA, said the weather forecast for the coming week is not encouraging. (Photo courtesy Facebook/IL Corn) SPRINGFIELD – Rain again dominates the USDA...
May 07, 2019
IDOT hoping some personal stories get people to be safer on roads
For the second year in a row, IDOT is looking to tell the stories behind some of the state’s deadly crashes.(Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Benjamin You...
May 07, 2019
State’s Attorney, BPD to discuss Zimmerman murder probe after not guilty verdict
Kirk Zimmerman with one of his daughters after a McLean County Jury found him not guilty of killing his former wife in 2014. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ...
May 07, 2019
New Normal council member Nord makes waves at first meeting
Stan Nord took his seat Monday night as Normal Town Council member. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The leading vote getter in Normal’s town cou...
May 07, 2019
