Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal rebooting “All About Normal” Citizens Academy
The “All About Normal” Citizen Academy will give resident a behind-the-scenes look at town government. (WJBC) By Sam Wood NORMAL – The town of Normal is reviving a program tha...
Jul 10, 2017
Prosecutors seek admission of statements in Zimmerman murder trial
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Patrick Baron BLOOMINGTON – The prosecution in the Kirk Zimmerman murder trial wants about 40 alleg...
Jul 10, 2017
Illinois Farm Bureau fights tax cut rollback
In the course of overhauling the federal tax code, Republicans in Congress may take away a key write-off that will raise taxes for farmers across the nation. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illin...
Jul 08, 2017
Alleged accomplice said he watched woman stab her mother to death in Funks Grove
Matthew Isbell of Marquette Heights is one of two people charged with murdering Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria. Her body was discovered last Sunday in Funks Grove. (McLean County Sheriff’...
Jul 08, 2017
Study shows corn has more economic value as food rather than biofuel
According to a new study, corn’s economic value as food outweighs its value as biofuel. (WJBC File Photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network URBANA-CHAMPAIGN – In the first study of...
Jul 08, 2017
State Farm to hike rates again to offset higher claims costs
State Farm Insurance, based in Bloomington, confirms it will raise auto insurance rates 2.2 percent effective Sept. 4. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington̵...
Jul 07, 2017
Two suspects, including victim’s daughter, charged with Funks Grove killing
Matthew Isbell of Marquette Heights is one of two people charged with murdering Teresa Poehlman of East Peoria. Her body was discovered last Sunday in Funks Grove. (McLean County Sheriff’...
Jul 07, 2017
Illinois schools still face uncertainty even after budget passed
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says ISU will see a near $9 million funding cut from the state even with a new budget in place. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Illinois ...
Jul 07, 2017
Childress seeking re-election as Livingston County Sheriff
Tony Childress was appointed Livingston County Sheriff in 2013, then won election in 2014. (Photo by Cynthia Grau/WJEZ)By Cynthia Grau/WJEZ NewsPONTIAC – Livingston County Sheriff Tony Childress...
Jul 07, 2017
Charges dropped in ISU drug rape case
McLean County prosecutors dropped sexual assault charges against Shawn Childs Jr. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Prosecutors have dropped sexual assault charges st...
Jul 07, 2017
