Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Teens likely spending less than $50 on Halloween costumes
It’s expected many teens will spend less than $50 on their Halloween costume. (Tomas K/Flickr) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – This generation of teens may be smarter about money than previou...
Oct 30, 2016
Birth Center records first new arrival
Arwen Marie is the first baby to arrive at Bloomington’s Birth Center, to parents Danielle and Caleb Giles. (Birth Center photo) By Greg Halbleib BLOOMINGTON – Downstate Illinois’ on...
Oct 29, 2016
Illinois State University to offer cybersecurity degree
ISU will offer degrees in cybersecurity next year. (WJBC file photo) By Eric StockNORMAL – Cybersecurity has been a major issue in the presidential campaign. Now, cybersecurity will be a ma...
Oct 29, 2016
Caretaker sentenced after elderly man found neglected
Police investigated after it was discovered the man had been lying on the floor for a week. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – A 60 year old woman will spend the next four years in pri...
Oct 28, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Bloomington Police)
Lexington woman waiting for World Series win
89 year old Wagner has been a Cubs fan for decades. (Terry James/WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesLEXINGTON – You may not find a more dedicated Cub fan than Betty Wagner of Lexington.In fact, Wagne...
Oct 28, 2016
Man already in prison now faces murder charges
The baby died from its injuries in 2012. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Department of Transportation) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – It’s been four years since his son died, but a Bloomin...
Oct 28, 2016
Some checking status of mail in ballots
Some in the state are wondering why an absentee ballot hasn’t arrived. (WJBC file photo) By CMS SPRINGFIELD – Attorney General Lisa Madigan says they’ve been getting a lot of calls f...
Oct 28, 2016
Bloomington business has contract to print Cubs World Series t-shirts
Minerva Promotions has a contract to produce Cubs World Series Champion t-shirts. (Photo courtesy Minerva Promotions) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If the Chicago Cubs end up winning their first W...
Oct 28, 2016
Public offers thoughts on possible Connect Transit shut down
The meeting was held in the Normal Town Council chambers. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Connect Transit will have to shut down temporarily if the state does not come through w...
Oct 27, 2016
UPDATED: Truck hits building causing gas leak in Normal
Traffic is moving again near the scene of the crash. (Photo Leeann Merritt/Facebook)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Traffic is flowing again in Normal near Kingsley and Osage.There was a two car accident...
Oct 27, 2016
