Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Freitag announces retirement as circuit judge
Robert Freitag’s final day on the bench will be July 6, 2018. (Illinois State University photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Circuit Judge Robert Freitag has announced he will retire fro...
Jan 29, 2018
GOP candidates for governor meet with Chicago Tribune editorial board
Gov. Bruce Rauner and State Rep. Jeanne Ives meet with the Chicago Tribune editorial board on Monday. (Photo Facebook/Chicago Tribune)By Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – The Republican candidates...
Jan 29, 2018
Pontiac woman injured, ticketed after collision with squad car
Police block the intersection of Main and Howard streets in Pontiac after a collision involving a Livingston County squad car. (Photo Todd Wineburner/WJEZ)By Greg HalbleibPONTIAC – A Pontiac wom...
Jan 29, 2018
B-N realtor says price, availability resulted in fewer home sales in 2017
Home sales were down in 2017 in Bloomington-Normal, but local realtors association president John Armstrong says that can be good news for potential home buyers. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Greg Halbl...
Jan 29, 2018
Congerville man dies in plane crash
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of a plane cash which left a Congerville man dead. (Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Eric Stock WEST LABANON, Ind. – A Congerville man has died i...
Jan 29, 2018
Pointe at Pontiac offers Walking Club for seniors
Seniors who want to stretch their legs and meet new people are welcome to attend the Walking Club at the Pointe at Pontiac. (Photo courtesy WJEZ/Cynthia Grau) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ PONTIAC – The ...
Jan 28, 2018
Normal woman decorates pregnant bellies with henna
A normal woman uses her artistic skills to create henna designs on pregnant women’s bellies. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Belly Blessings Henna) By Crystal Donaldson NORMAL – A woman in...
Jan 28, 2018
Tips on giving out social security number
The Social Security Administration says not all businesses must have your social security number. (Logo courtesy Social Security Administration) By Cynthia Grau SPRINGFIELD – Identity theft is r...
Jan 28, 2018
McLean County Chamber of Commerce recognizes businesses, individuals at gala
Dr. Larry Dietz accepts the Legacy of Excellence Award for his work as Illinois State University’s president. (Photo by Patrick Baron/WJBC) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The McLean County...
Jan 28, 2018
Pontiac Parks and Rec receives state-wide recognition
Pontiac’s Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized for its efforts to make playgrounds an inclusive place for children to play. (Photo courtesy WJEZ/Taylor Baxter)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ...
Jan 27, 2018
