Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Pritzker reveals long-awaited details of graduated income tax plan
Gov. J.B Pritzker on Thursday disclosed details of his graduated income tax plan. (File photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The numbers Illinois has been waiting for s...
Mar 08, 2019
Council hopefuls debate tax incentives to spur development
Donna Boelen (left) and Georgene Chissell (right) are the candidates for the Ward 2 seat on the Bloomington City Council. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON –...
Mar 06, 2019
Endangered Livingston County runaway found in Bloomington
Livingston County Sheriff’s detectives found an endangered runaway in Bloomington who had been missing from the Emington area for five days. (Photo courtesy WJEZ) By Howard Packowi...
Mar 06, 2019
Dwight mayor defends proposed ICE Detention Center
Dwight’s mayor said he’s disgusted that opponents of an ICE detention center are creating false and negative narratives.(File photo from No ICE Dwight Facebook page) By Howard Packo...
Mar 06, 2019
Charges dropped in a “Schock”ing turn of events
Former colleague, State Sen. Dave Koehler (D-Peoria), wonders why the Schock case seemed like a big deal when he was accused. (PHOTO:Dave Dahl) By Dave Dahl Tonight might be the best night's sl...
Mar 06, 2019
New life for State Farm Downtown Building
Closing on the property could happen as early as this summer (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy A new owner could get the keys to the State Farm Downtown Building this summer. The Bloomingto...
Mar 06, 2019
Council hopefuls weigh in on gas tax hike
Bloomington City Council candidates appeared for a forum Tuesday hosted by the Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Mar 06, 2019
Court sides with Central Illinois Catholics in legal battle over Archbishop Sheen’s remains
The late Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso. (File photo credit: YouTube) By Howard PackowitzPEORIA – The remains of the famed Archbishop Fulton Sheen of El Paso appear to be a step closer ...
Mar 05, 2019
Immigrant rights advocates rally at state capitol
Immigrant rights groups rallied in Springfield on Tuesday morning. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Immigrant rights group crowded the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday morning for a rally, celeb...
Mar 05, 2019
Bloomington auto service business to close after more than 50 years
The building that houses Fred Groves Servicenter was constructed in 1931. (Google Maps) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A longtime Bloomington auto service center is closing its garage door for g...
Mar 04, 2019
