Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Connect Transit delays fare hike amid emotional appeals
Many disabled residents attended Tuesday’s Connect Transit public hearing in Uptown Normal. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Bloomington-Normal...
Syndicated Author Mar 27, 2019

ISP urging motorists to follow Scott’s Law
Acting director of the Illinois State Police Brendan Kelly spoke in Springfield Tuesday about Scott’s Law, the “move over” law. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – ...
Syndicated Author Mar 26, 2019

Illinois lawmakers consider taxing satellite, streaming services.
Illinois lawmakers are set to consider taxing online streaming services in an effort to modernize the state's tax structure. (Photo Pixabay)By Illinois Radio Network/Cole Lauterbach and Greg BishopSPR...
Syndicated Author Mar 26, 2019

Aldermen OK video gambling fee, business owner calls it “government greed”
Times Past Inn owner Art Donaldson addresses the Bloomington City Council Monday night.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington business owner said ch...
Syndicated Author Mar 26, 2019

Retail, restaurant, office space planned for downtown State Farm building
Broker Jill Guth with Guth & Associates says multiple parties are interested in leasing space in the old State Farm building in downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Neil Doyle BLOOMIN...
Syndicated Author Mar 25, 2019

Accident kills two drivers in DeWitt County
DeWitt County Coroner Randy Rice said two people died early Monday morning in a car accident. (Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15) By Katherine Murphy KENNEY – An early morning acciden...
Syndicated Author Mar 25, 2019

Murder victim’s mom wants to see what “true evil looks like” when police arrest son’s killer
Damica Kirkwood, mother of murder victim Trevonte Kirkwood, participated in Friday evening’s March For Our Lives rally in Downtown Bloomington.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By H...
Syndicated Author Mar 25, 2019

Local activists rally for stricter gun laws to curb deadly violence
March For Our Lives participants gathered Friday night outside the McLean County Museum of History.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Backers of tou...
Syndicated Author Mar 23, 2019

Gleason: Council majority backs gas tax hike, video gaming fee
City Manager Tim Gleason believes a majority of aldermen back a gas tax hike for street repairs, and a fee for each video gaming terminal in Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Pack...
Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2019

Illinois lawmakers discuss plans for sports gambling
By the time the next NCAA Tournament rolls around, you might be able to bet on it legally in Illinois. (Photo Darren Rovell/Twitter) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – By the time the next NCAA T...
Syndicated Author Mar 22, 2019



