Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two Bloomington residents arrested for handgun and illegal narcotics
Bloomington Police say that two Bloomington residents were arrested on Thursday after an investigation into the illegal sale of narcotics.(Bloomington Police Department) By Blake Haas BLOOMINGTON R...
Sep 07, 2018
Advocate BroMenn sued for negligence in stabbing victim’s death
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center is accused in a lawsuit of negligence in the treatment of a stabbing victim who died from his injuries. (Photo from Facebook/Advocate BroMenn) By Howard Packowit...
Sep 07, 2018
Green Bay man arrested in Bloomington for Wisconsin shooting
Trevon Massey was wanted in connection with a shooting in August at a Green Bay laundromat. (Bloomington Police Department)By Greg HalbleibBLOOMINGTON – A Wisconsin man has been arrested in Bloo...
Sep 06, 2018
Cyber-security a focus of first responders
By Illinois Radio NetworkAbout 1,000 emergency responders from around the state are focusing on cyber-security and other safety matters during training this week.One focus of the 2018 Training S...
Sep 06, 2018
Town of Normal finances mostly positive, with some revenue warnings
The Normal Town Council received an annual report of the town’s finances, which includes some warning signals about flat to declining revenue.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL ...
Sep 05, 2018
McLean County Clerk tries to refute voter suppression claims, demands apology from opponent
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael is angrily responding to allegations from her Democratic opponent that her office engages in voter suppression. She’s demanding an apology from challenger Nikit...
Sep 05, 2018
Class-action lawsuit against State Farm settled for $250 million
State Farm claimed the allegations had no merit but was settling the case to end it. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib CHICAGO – A $250 million settlement has been announced in a class-action l...
Sep 04, 2018
I-74 section near Farmer City named in memory of local state trooper
Gov. Bruce Rauner and Albin’s family attended the formal dedication of the five-mile stretch of Interstate 74. (Illinois Central Management Services) By Greg Halbleib FARMER CITY – A secti...
Sep 04, 2018
U of I Flash Index shows growing economy
The monthly University of Illinois Flash Index shows economic progress. (Pixabay) By Dave Dahl CHAMPAIGN – Illinois' economy is at a high point of sorts. In the monthly Flash Index from the UI, ...
Sep 04, 2018
Trustee: EIU example of turnaround
Narrowing the school’s focus through trimming low-enrollment programs was a key to the turnaround according to EIU trustee Dan Caulkins. (Facebook/Eastern Illinois University) By Illinois Radio ...
Sep 04, 2018
