Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Aldermen finalize Grossinger downtown arena deal
Grossinger Motors in Normal has purchased the naming rights for the arena in Downtown Bloomington. (WJBC file photo) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen unanimously sup...
Jun 26, 2017
Police arrest trio from Normal suspected of selling synthetic pot near school
Bloomington Police display synthetic marijuana known as Spice and suspected drug money after a raid on E. Sycamore in Normal. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police.) By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON &...
Jun 26, 2017
McLean Co. surpasses 40 percent recycling goal
A contract to handle bulky waste for Bloomington and Normal is credited as a key factor in the jump in the county’s recycling rate. (WJBC file photo)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – McLean County ...
Jun 26, 2017
Former Bloomington resident dies after Colorado motorcycle accident
Austin Sherwood graduated from Central Catholic High School in 2010. (GoFundMe photo)By Greg HalbleibFORT COLLINS, Colo. – A former Bloomington resident has died after a vehicle struck the motor...
Jun 26, 2017
Mennonite College of Nursing receives federal diversity grant
Illinois State University’s Mennonite College of Nursing will receive $500,000 in each of the next four years to recruit and retain underrepresented groups in nursing. (Photo Facebook/Mennonite ...
Jun 25, 2017
Pontiac reschedules fireworks due to vendor permit revocation
Fireworks in Pontiac will still go on despite problems with a vendor, although activities will be held five days before Independence Day. (Photo Flickr/Amani Hasan) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – An ...
Jun 25, 2017
Senate intelligence boss: Illinois ‘great example’ for hack response
Illinois State Board of Elections Director Steve Sandvoss testified before the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday. (Photo courtesy cspan.org) By Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – The...
Jun 25, 2017
Illinois fair season underway, even amid budget crisis
The Illinois State Fair runs Aug. 10-20 in Springfield. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Fair) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The lemon shake-ups are being served and the chickens are bei...
Jun 24, 2017
Pontiac hospital marks 20 years in stroke network
OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center staff celebrated 20 years in a system-wide stroke network. (Photo courtesy OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center) By Cynthia Grau PONTIAC – ...
Jun 24, 2017
Truman Drive house fire damage to top $200,000, Normal firefighters search for cause
Normal Fire Department spokesman said Thursday night’s fire at 1821 Truman Dr. caused more than $200,000 damage.(Photo by Howard Packowitz/WJBC) By Howard PackowitzNORMAL – The ...
Jun 23, 2017
