Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Amtrak service could be slowed by freight train derailment in Logan County
Amtrak is extending bus service in Logan County following a freight train derailment Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock ELKHART – Amtrak is bringing in more buses for passengers in Lo...
May 16, 2017
Duckworth: Report of Trump intel leak ‘absolutely stunning’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth has reiterated her call for a special prosecutors to examine the Trump administration’s alleged ties to Russia. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tammy Duckworth) By Eric Stock ...
May 16, 2017
Bloomington City Council undecided on police citizen review board
Bloomington citizens listen to discussion about a potential police citizen review board. (Photo Courtesy Nick McClintock/ WJBC) By Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – More than 50 community members ca...
May 15, 2017
Ex-BHS teacher admits to reduced charge for killing husband
(Woodford County photo) By Howard Packowitz A former Bloomington High School Spanish teacher has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second-degree murder in the stabbing death of her h...
May 15, 2017
Murder victim Pamela Zimmerman’s friends claim she feared her ex-husband
Kirk Zimmerman is accused of killing his wife in 2014. (Photos courtesy Bloomington Police) By Howard Packowitz BLOOMINGTON – Four days of pre-trial hearings are underway in...
May 15, 2017
Tiritilli far from throwing in towel in bid for Normal Mayor
Marc Tiritilli has filed for a discovery recount in his bid to become Normal’s mayor. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Marc Tiritilli for Mayor of Normal)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – Normal ma...
May 15, 2017
Health officials urge caution during Stroke Awareness Month
Health officials are asking people to stay alert of the signs that someone may be having a stroke as we enter Stroke Awareness Month. (WJBC File Photo) By Cynthia Grau BLOOMINGTON/PONTIAC – If s...
May 14, 2017
Private funds to help collect household hazardous waste
Local collections of household hazardous waste help protect the water supply. (WJBC file photo) By Greg Halbleib NORMAL – The Ecology Action Center is beginning a campaign to raise funds to coll...
May 13, 2017
Bloomington High School turf to help much more than football
Bloomington High School Athletic Director Tony Bauman stands near the entrance to football field which is expected to be switched to field turf next year. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOO...
May 13, 2017
Discussion begins in Springfield about raising Illinois’ gas tax
Illinois lawmakers are considering raising the gas tax in the state, which has remained the same since 1993. (Photo courtesy Flickr/Mike Mozart) By Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Despite t...
May 13, 2017
