Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New law allows more specialized care for sexual assault victims
State Rep. Michael Unes (R-Pekin) said the new law he sponsored is designed to lessen the trauma for sexual assault victims. (Michael Unes) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Sexual assault victims wil...
Aug 18, 2018
Farmer City police chief steps down
Farmer City Police Chief Terry Scott resigns for a new job in Danville(Photo/Farmer City Police Dept. Facebook) By Katherine MurphyFARMER CITY– A new police chief will be taking the reigns ...
Aug 18, 2018
Twin-Cities youth summit to convene Saturday following deadly violence
United Way of McLean County is one of the organizers of a youth summit scheduled for Saturday at Miller Park Pavilion. The summit’s purpose is to come up with solutions to put a stop to the dead...
Aug 17, 2018
Local drunk driving crash survivor speaks at Illinois State Fair
Police used a wrecked car to illustrate safety points on Traffic Fatality Awareness Day at the Illinois State Fair. (Dave Dahl/WJBC)By Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Illinois traffic deaths are back up ...
Aug 17, 2018
South Bend mayor fills in for Biden during Democratic brunch at fair
During Thursday’s brunch for Illinois Democratic Party county chairmen, South Bend, Ind. Mayor Pete Buttigieg filled in as speaker for former Vice President Joe Biden, who had laryngitis. (Dave ...
Aug 16, 2018
Morris withdraws from McLean County Board race
Bennett Morris has been Illinois Libertarian Party chairman since April 2018. (Photo contributed) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Libertarian candidate for the District 7 seat on the McLean C...
Aug 16, 2018
Davis aide arrested in connection with incident at Londrigan fundraiser
The incident occurred at a downtown Springfield bar and grill on Wednesday. (Google Maps) By Katherine Murphy SPRINGFIELD– A belligerent and allegedly drunk aide to U.S. Rep Rodney Davis found h...
Aug 16, 2018
County clerk accuses Mayor Renner of spreading ‘shameful’ lies on election referendum
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael accuses Bloomington Mayor Tari Renner and other Democrats of spreading lies about the integrity of ballot counting in the county clerk’s office (Photo co...
Aug 16, 2018
Firefighters honor late comrade with procession to Bloomington
A crash on Interstate 74, between Mahomet and Mansfield killed an off-duty Pesotum firefighter. (DavidsonScott/flickr) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – A solemn procession of Cent...
Aug 15, 2018
Man hurt in rollover crash in west Normal
Normal Police are investigating a rollover crash on Cottage Avenue that injured the driver. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A 34-year old man was hurt when the car he was d...
Aug 15, 2018
