Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Two businesses in Normal admit selling alcohol to minors
Two businesses in Normal fined $250 for selling alcohol to minors. (Photo Flickr/Damien Pollet) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – An undercover sting catches two prominent businesses in...
Jul 18, 2017
Uptown Normal’s Hyatt Place drops tax rebate request
Hyatt Place in Uptown Normal is dropping its request for a partial rebate of hotel/motel taxes it pays to the town. (Photo Courtesy bloomingtonnormal.place.hyatt.com) By Howard Packowitz...
Jul 17, 2017
Judge bars hearsay testimony in Zimmerman murder case
By Greg Halbleib Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has barred many of...
Jul 17, 2017
State offers guidance on income tax increase
The Illinois Department of Revenue is offering some guidance to navigating the state’s new income tax rates. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois D...
Jul 17, 2017
Residents can help communities battle mosquitoes
Pontiac Street Superintendent Chris Brock told the Pontiac Kiwanis that there are different kinds of mosquitoes. (Photo Cynthia Grau/WJEZ) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – The City of Pontiac battles m...
Jul 17, 2017
Congressmen: Republican voters should be angry if Obamacare repeal fails
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood said Republicans have had plenty of time to develop alternatives to Obamacare. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darin LaHood) By Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some Ill...
Jul 17, 2017
Vice chairman Soeldner to seek re-election to McLean County Board
McLean County Board Vice Chairman Jim Soeldner said his goals include keeping property taxes low and working with other local governments. (Photo courtesy McLean County) By Greg Halbleib ELLSWORTH ...
Jul 17, 2017
Illinois DCFS launches campaign to remind parents not leave children inside their car
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is releasing a new set of public service announcements reminding parents to "look before you lock.” (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Illinois...
Jul 15, 2017
Blood supplies low this summer, Red Cross seeking donors
The American Red Cross has issued an emergency appeal for blood donations. (Photo courtesy Pixabay) By Doug Jenkins/WBGZ Radio ALTON – The American Red Cross has an emergency need for blood and ...
Jul 15, 2017
Suspect hurt in robbery at Bloomington restaurant
A Bloomington Police squad car was parked outside Schlotzsky’s Deli, the scene of a Friday night robbery. (Photo by WJBC’s Howard Packowitz) By Howard Packowitz Bloomington P...
Jul 15, 2017
