Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Police in Normal probe convenience store robbery
The Normal Police Department is investigating a Tuesday robbery at a Casey’s General Store. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Police) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Police in Normal are investigatin...
Aug 09, 2017
Prevention efforts help keep fatal fires in Normal a rare event
The fire in the 1500 block of Hunt Drive left one dead as Normal firefighters battled the flames. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Fire Department) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – The ...
Aug 09, 2017
Rep. Brady: Schools to open on time despite funding impasse
State Rep. Dan Brady says superintendents have assured him school will start on time even as state funding levels remain in doubt. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON ̵...
Aug 08, 2017
Drive for Life Act allows organ donor consent as young as 16
Gov. Rauner is joined by State Rep. Dan Brady and others in announcing the signing of the Drive for Life Act allowing organ donors to be as young as 16. (Photo Facebook/Governor Bruce Rauner) B...
Aug 08, 2017
Cool August temperatures expected to continue
A cold snap in Illinois’ typically sweltering August heat is likely to continue throughout the month. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illin...
Aug 08, 2017
US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visits Chenoa
U.S. Agriculture SecretarySonny Perdue (center) talked with local ag officials during a visit to Evergreen FS in Chenoa on Monday. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ News CHENOA –...
Aug 08, 2017
Illinois Route 10 in DeWitt County reopens following crash
DeWitt County Sheriff’s Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in Clinton on Monday night. (Photo courtesy Facebook/DeWitt County Sheriff’s Department)By Eric StockCLINTON – A porti...
Aug 08, 2017
Sen. Brady: Dems lack support to override education bill veto
Senate GOP Leader Bill Brady said the school funding delay is a ‘manufactured crisis.’(WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – While Illinois schools are likely to get IOUs inst...
Aug 07, 2017
St. Jude telethon, runs tops $10 million
Bloomington-Normal St. Jude runners raised $250,000 this year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Patrick Baron NORMAL – The 40th annual St. Jude telethon Saturday raised $10.1 million for St. Jude C...
Aug 07, 2017
Rec center idea to face further public, city council scrutiny
Bloomington Alderman Jamie Mathy (left) said fixing roads, sewers, and sidewalks are likely a higher priority compared to building a new recreation center. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMI...
Aug 07, 2017
