Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Coroner releases name of one of the three victims of Wednesday’s semi crash
McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis has released the name of the three victims of Wednesday’s semi-truck crash (WJBC file photo) By Katherine Murphy The McLean County Coroner’s office...
Sep 21, 2018
Elderly Bloomington man granted sentencing delay in child molestation case
Johnny Icard, 78, of Bloomington is awaiting sentencing for molesting a six-year old girl last year. (McLean County Jail photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – An elderly convicted chil...
Sep 21, 2018
Power outage in Hudson closes elementary school
Storms in Hudson early Thursday left many without power(Ameran) By Katherine MurphyA major power outage in Hudson means no school for kids at Hudson elementary school.Unit five Director of ...
Sep 21, 2018
Historical marker uncovers Miller Park’s hidden history of racial segregation
The historical marker dedicated Thursday evening at Miller Park commemorates segregated beaches at the park, mainly during the first half of the 20th Century. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Sep 21, 2018
First debate in governor’s race erupts into shouting match
At the first debate of the governor’s race, incumbent Bruce Rauner set his sights on attacking not just Democrat J.B. Pritzker, but also Conservative party challenger, State Sen. Sam McCann. (WJ...
Sep 21, 2018
Traffic control changes and Connect Transit relocation in Bloomington
Construction is expected to last for the next several months for improvement on curbs and sidewalk removal on the Front Street and Center Street intersection. (WJBC File Photo) By Neil Doyle BL...
Sep 19, 2018
Bird tests positive for West Nile Virus in McLean County
The occasional dip in day and evening temperatures has not removed the risk of contracting West Nile virus according to the McLean County Health Department. (Photo courtesy McLean County Health...
Sep 19, 2018
Semi-Truck fire southbound Rt. 39 near Hudson
Two semi-trucks reported to be fully engulfed on SB Route 39 near the Hudson exit. (Pixabay) By Katherine Murphy (Updated 8:57 am) Illinois State Police confirming three people dead at the scen...
Sep 19, 2018
Proposed McLean County budget contains pay raises, added personnel
Members of the McLean County Board are scheduled to take up the budget in November. (Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The proposed budget for McLean County calls for a steady t...
Sep 18, 2018
Fermi named most important scientist in Illinois Top 200 voting
The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum administers the Illinois Top 200 voting. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois’ bicentennial best of voters...
Sep 18, 2018
