Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Sheriff’s Police arrest pair for attempted robbery in Downs
The McLean County Sheriff’s Police released this photo after the January 20 attempted armed robbery at the Mobil Station in Downs (Photo McLean County Sheriff’s office Facebook Page)  ...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2019

UPDATED: Bloomington mobile home fire ignited by owner trying to unfreeze pipes
Bloomington and Normal firefighters were called to battle flames at this mobile home in Prairieland Estates. (Normal Fire Department photo) By Howard Packowitz and Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – I...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2019

More renewable energy coming to Illinois
State Rep Will Davis (D-Homewood) and Amy Heart, director of public policy for Sun Run. (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – The next decade will see more use of renewable energy in I...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2019

BPD probes possible ties to Springfield armed robbery
Springfield Police arrested Toshiro Luttrell of Bloomington Wendnesday night in connection to an armed robbery at the Check Into Cash in Springfield. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Neil Doyle and Howa...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2019

Fire destroys mobile home in Bloomington
Bloomington Fire crews responded to a mobile home engulfed in flames Friday morning. (Neil Doyle/WJBC) By Neil DoyleBLOOMINGTON – A mobile home went up in flames Friday morning on Bloomingt...
Syndicated Author Feb 08, 2019

YWCA award can grow with your help
Google.org award one of ten grants to the YWCA for the Labyrinth Social Enterprise program (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy BLOOMINGTON– A big award for the YWCA of McLean County cou...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2019

Connect Transit seeks public input on fare hike plan
Connect Transit is holding a series of “community engagement” sessions to prepare the public for a four-year plan to raise bus fares. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard Pack...
Syndicated Author Feb 07, 2019

Flanagan-Cornell student faces felony charges
The Livingston County State’s Attorney has filed felony charges against an 18-year old student at Flanagan-Cornell High School. (Photo Google Maps) By Howard Packowitz FLANAGAN – A ...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2019

Illinois changing state test for elementary, junior high students
Illinois school leaders are getting ready for another round of state testing and they’re promising some changes. (WJBC File Photo) By Illinois Radio Network/Benjamin Yount SPRINGFIELD ...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2019

Illinois coalition pushes ‘people and planet first’ agenda
(From left) Annette McMichael, House Majority Leader Greg Harris (D-Chicago), State Sen. Heather Steans (D-Chicago). (Dave Dahl/WJBC) By Dave Dahl SPRINGFIELD – Closing tax loopholes. Mak...
Syndicated Author Feb 06, 2019



