Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
McDonald’s offering free McNuggets to first responders
In honor of those who gave their lives during the September 11 attacks, local McDonald’s restaurants are offering free McNuggets to first responders. (WJBC File Photo) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGT...
Sep 09, 2017
AG Madigan suing mobile park for unsafe water supply
In the EPA’s latest tests, the public waters tested positive for E. coli. By Sean Copeland CHICAGO– Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a suit against Country Lane Mobile Park i...
Sep 08, 2017
Ill requirements waived due to Hurricane Harvey
Illinois Revenues are being Waived in response to Hurricane Harvey. By Sean Copeland SPRINGFIELD– Due to Hurricane Harvey, the Illinois Department of Revenue is making some adjustments. I...
Sep 08, 2017
Judge rules former priest as ‘sexually violent’
Priest Daniel McCormack stands in a security line at 26th & Calif. to plead guilty to charges involving sexual abuse of five boys. (Photo courtesy of Brian Jackson/Sun-Times) By Sean...
Sep 08, 2017
Gov. Rauner begins Asian trade mission
Gov. Bruce Rauner makes his first overseas trip in office this weekend. (WJBC file photo) By WJBC Staff SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Bruce Rauner is heading to Japan and China this weekend for an overseas...
Sep 07, 2017
State lawmakers hear public safety concerns of proposals to legalize marijuana
State Sen. Dale Righter of Mattoon says of recreational use of marijuana becomes legalized in Illinois, the state should increase penalties for those who work outside the system. (Photo courtesy www.i...
Sep 07, 2017
State Farm aids Midwest Food Bank’s hurricane relief effort
More than 100 volunteers helped lead relief boxes at Midwest Food Bank’s Bloomington warehouse on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Midwest Food Bank) By Breanna Lea/WMBD-TV BLOOMINGTON – State Farm...
Sep 07, 2017
New downtown library proposal likely to test council woman’s persuasion skills
Downtown Task Force members Justin Boyd and Amelia Buragas promoted their downtown library plan with WJBC’s Sam Wood on Wednesday. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz.) By Howa...
Sep 07, 2017
NPD: Local mom falsely accused daycare center of abusing her toddler
Normal Police arrest a woman accused of lying on social media and then to police about alleged abuse to her toddler at a local daycare center.(Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL ...
Sep 06, 2017
Normal to hire consultant to aid city manager search
Normal’s Town Council is expected to take the first stop toward finding a new city manager tonight. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – The Town of Normal plans to hire a consultant w...
Sep 05, 2017
