Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal council cohorts back Fritzen’s attack
Kevin McCarthy is beginning his second term on the Normal Town Council. (Photo Town of Normal) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – Normal town council member Jeff Fritzen’s harsh critique this we...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2017

Elections board to report on whether Mautino violated order to amend reports
Frank Mautino replaced William Holland as Illinois auditor general in December 2015. (Photo courtesy Illinois House Democrats)By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – A State Board of ...
Syndicated Author Apr 21, 2017

Bray looking forward to serving Ward 9
Ward 9 Council Member-elect Kimberly Bray. (Photo courtesy: Facebook/Kimberly Bray for Ward 9) By Sam WoodOne of two new faces on the Bloomington City Council will be that of Ward 9 resident Kimb...
Syndicated Author Apr 20, 2017

Bloomington man faces long sentence for burglary
(WJBC file photo)By Howard PackowitzBLOOMINGTON – A Bloomington man is eligible for an extended sentence of up to 30-years in prison after a jury convicted him in a burglary case that garn...
Syndicated Author Apr 20, 2017

Pepsi Ice Center makes final push in Hockeyville 2nd round
The semifinal round of voting ends tonight at KraftHockeyville.com. (Photo Kraft Hockeyville) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – The Pepsi Ice Center is making its final push to advance to the final...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2017

TSA pre-screening coming to CIRA
Central Illinois Regional Airport is expected to begin TSA Pre-Check by June 1. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Security pre-screening is coming to Central Illinoi...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2017

Moody’s reviewing state universities for possible downgrade due to state budget impasse
Illinois State University President Larry Dietz says the school has managed its resources well in spite of limited state funding.(Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network S...
Syndicated Author Apr 19, 2017

Local police arrest man in child pornography case
(Photo by DavidsonScott/flickr) By Howard Packowitz NORMAL – A year-long child pornography investigation led to the arrest of a man from Normal who’s suspected of possessing thousands of p...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2017

Mayor Koos wins reelection
By Nick McClintock NORMAL- It’s over, 14 days after the mayoral election in Normal, incumbent Chris Koos has taken the race over challenger Marc Tiritilli by 11 votes. Election officials counted...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2017
Regional pizza chain chief to speak at Eureka commencement
By Greg Halbleib EUREKA – The head of a regional pizza chain will give the commencement address next month at Eureka College. Janelle Reents graduated cum laude from Eureka in 1992 with a bachel...
Syndicated Author Apr 18, 2017