Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington’s sewer rates would soar in a single year in revised proposal
Bloomington city staffers’ latest proposal would, for the average residential customer, slap a $6.31 increase to $20.16 per month in fees for sanitary and storm sewers the next fiscal year. (Pho...
Sep 18, 2017
Five years after introduction, study says video gambling leading to crime upticks
While the study connects video gambling with increased crime, an industry representative says that’s an overreaching statement. (Photo Flickr/roundnoon) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network...
Sep 17, 2017
Illinois farmers applaud Vietnam resuming U.S. grain imports
Illinois grain associations are applauding the resumption of exports to Vietnam. (Photo Flickr/DeWayne Nealy) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Department of Agricultu...
Sep 17, 2017
West Nile cases down in Illinois
West Nile virus cases in humans usually peak in early fall according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo Flickr/Naturegirl78) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Human West N...
Sep 17, 2017
Illinois stocking 80,000 trout for fall fishing season
Fishing license fees are paying for the state to stock 80,000 trout. (Photo Flickr/Sue Waters)By Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – If you don’t fish, you’re not on the hook to pay ...
Sep 16, 2017
Bloomington man jailed for fleeing deadly crash, initial suspect won’t be charged
Bloomington Police arrested Jakeb Collins, 22, for a hit-and-run crash that left one woman dead. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Mc...
Sep 15, 2017
Bloomington Police make second arrest in fatal hit-and-run
Bloomington Police arrested Jakeb Collins, 22, in relation to a hit-and-run crash that left one woman dead. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – Blooming...
Sep 15, 2017
Woman, 25, dies in I-74 crash
Traffic on Interstate 74 was slowed for hours following several crashes between Normal and Carlock. (Photo by Sean Copeland/WJBC) By Eric Stock PEORIA – A 25-year-old woman was killed in a crash...
Sep 15, 2017
Hales named finalist for Joliet city manager
David Hales’ contract as Bloomington city manager expires in July 2018. (WJBC file photo)By Sean CopelandJOLIET – Bloomington City Manager David Hales is reportedly in negotiations to beco...
Sep 15, 2017
Coroner: Body found near Constitution Trail likely drowned
The body of a Bloomington man was discovered near Constitution Trail in Normal no Wednesday. (Photo courtesy WMBD-TV)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – McLean County Coroner Kathy Davis said the man who...
Sep 15, 2017
