Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Woman ordered to perform community service for leaving dog to die in bitter cold
Susan Greene pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for leaving her dog outside in bitter cold in January.(McLean County Jail photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – A woman from Normal has been ordered to p...
Apr 05, 2018
BN by the Numbers highlights strong tourism in Central Illinois
The annual BN by the Numbers report indicates tourism is an important local economic factor. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – Travelers who pass through Central Illinois a...
Apr 05, 2018
Chief judge retiring earlier to reduce simultaneous vacancies on bench
The earlier retirement of Chief Judge Kevin Fitzgerald will help reduce the number of associate judge positions open at the same time later this year.(WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON ...
Apr 05, 2018 (Photo courtesy: Law and Justice Center)
Environmental group frustrated with Illinois draft for $109M Volkswagen settlement
A sea of Volkswagen vehicles is pictured at the Rivian Automotive plant in Normal. (Christian Prenzler/Teslarati.com) By Sam Wood SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner's administration is preparing to...
Apr 05, 2018
UPDATED: Man injured in Bloomington shooting
The Bloomington Police Department is seeking to identify a suspect in a shooting on Rainbow Avenue on Wednesday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington Department) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON –...
Apr 05, 2018
Video featuring local rape survivors seeks to end victim blaming
Rape victims tell their story in a video shown for the first time Wednesday at the Normal Theater. It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the U.S. (Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By ...
Apr 04, 2018
Normal’s Cummings: Annual luncheon not the best way to honor Rev. King
Normal’s first African-American town council member, Chemberly Cummings, is working with a group to organize events that will have a lasting community impact to mark Dr. Martin Luther King Junio...
Apr 04, 2018
Local author set to discuss Hendricks murder trial on TV
Steve Vogel, author of ‘Reasonable Doubt’, talks about Hendricks murder case. (photo courtesy: WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib A local author says he’s curious about what in...
Apr 03, 2018
Illinois Wesleyan asks alumni and supporters to ‘give back’
Illinois Wesleyan University All in for Wesleyan think bigger themed campaign. (Photo by Crystal Donaldson/WJBC) By Crystal Donaldson BLOOMINGTON – Illinois Wesleyan University is in the sixth y...
Apr 03, 2018
State Farm cuts auto rates for Illinois drivers
Bloomington’s State Farm Insurance is reducing auto rates by almost three percent, effective May 7.(WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Illinois drivers covered by Bloomingt...
Apr 03, 2018
