Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

ISU’s Dietz lobbies for funding boost
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz pleaded his case for a 10 percent boost in state funding while testifying Thursday before a House appropriations committee. (WJBC File Photo) By ...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

Judge seeks to silence key players in Zimmerman murder trial
McLean County Judge Scott Drazewski has issued a gag order regulating what key players can say publicly in the high-profile Kirk Zimmerman murder case. (pool photo) By Howard PackowitzBLOOM...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

Bloomington man faces multiple drug charges
Bloomington Police arrested Jordyn Thornton, 19, Tuesday around 10:45 a.m. (Bloomington Police Department) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is facing multiple drug charges.Bloom...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

Illinois trooper seriously hurt after being struck by vehicle
This is the 14th Illinois State Trooper vehicle to be struck in 2019. (Photo Illinois State Police) By Neil DoyleCOLLINSVILLE – An Illinois State Police trooper is in stable condition after...
Syndicated Author Mar 21, 2019

BPD captures Kappa stabbing suspect
Scott Duckworth, 43, faces an aggravated battery charge for a Tuesday morning stabbing in Kappa.(Woodford County Sheriff’s Office photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomingto...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

Heartland trustees add four new sports, approve Brandt incentives
The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees Tuesday night voted to add four sports beginning in the fall of 2020, and granted a tax abatement for Brandt Industries. (File photo by Howard Packowi...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

One man hurt in Kappa home invasion
Police have one suspect in custody and were in search of another person of interested after a home invasion in Kappa Tuesday morning. (WJBC File Photo) By Howard Packowitz KAPPA – Woodfor...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

McLean County Museum of History announces 2019 History Makers
The McLean County Museum of History announced Tuesday its 2019 History Makers honorees. (Photos McLean County Museum of History) By Neil Doyle BLOOMINGTON – A couple who shaped the commun...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

City manager counting council votes on doubling gas tax
Bloomington aldermen are close to making a decision whether to double the local gas tax to pay for street repairs. (Pixabay/IADE-Michoko) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington City Manag...
Syndicated Author Mar 19, 2019

Unit 5 parents on edge again about bus service as key First Student manager resigns
Unit 5 confirmed the resignation of Mark Bohl, location manager for First Student, Unit 5’s school bus service. (File photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz and WMBD-TV...
Syndicated Author Mar 18, 2019



