Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Beyond the Books provides over $55,000 in grants to Unit 5 programs
The local chapter of Beyond the Books has provided 33 Unit 5 educators with funding to help their programs grow. (Facebook/Beyond the Books) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Over two dozen Unit 5 educa...
May 23, 2018
Illinois Senate approved extension of Normal TIF district
The request to extend the life of the Uptown Normal tax increment financing district now goes to the Illinois House. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Senate has approv...
May 23, 2018
Streator woman dead, 3 in custody after shooting
Streator police are still investigating Tuesday night’s shooting.(Flickr/Alan Cleaver)By WMBD-TVSTREATOR – Three suspects are in police custody after a woman was shot and killed Tuesday ni...
May 23, 2018
Attorney for ex-pastor accused of abuse: Reserve judgment until facts are known
Matthew Everly was a pastor at Eastview Christian Church in Normal when he allegedly physically abused his infant daughter. (McLean County Jail) By Howard Packowitz and Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – ...
May 23, 2018
YWCA keynoter hopes to inspire others to overcome fears of cultural differences
Di Ann Sanchez, human resources consultant and expert on overcoming cultural differences was the keynote speaker Tuesday night at the YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction banquet.(Photo by Howard P...
May 23, 2018
YWCA McLean County honors 2018 Women of Distinction
2018 YWCA McLean County Women of Distinction honorees are (left to right)Samantha Herrell, Colleen Kannaday, Marilyn Tarver. Angelique Racki, Alicia Lenard, Laura Beavers, Brandy McNalis, and Marie De...
May 22, 2018
Rivian to reveal two vehicles this November
Rivian plans to unveil two of its vehicles this fall, staying on track with the company’s goal of starting vehicle production in 2019. (Courtesy WMBD) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Rivian Auto...
May 22, 2018
Lawmakers debate Rauner’s death penalty idea
Both sides of the death penalty debate say a hearing Monday was more about politics than policy. (WJBC file photo) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Is it justice or revenge or politics? O...
May 22, 2018
Illinois House to hold Wednesday hearing on remainder of Rauner’s public safety plan
Gov. Rauner proposed his plan as part of an amendatory veto on gun purchase waiting periods. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House is set to he...
May 22, 2018
Karch: Public backs removal of downtown traffic signals
Jim Karch said public feedback indicates residents want some traffic signals in downtown Bloomington removed, but there is still some uncertainty of what would replace them. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Patri...
May 22, 2018
