Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Zimmerman’s attorney seeks to seal documents, ban public from court hearing
Kirk Zimmerman is on trial for the alleged murder of his ex-wife Pamela Zimmerman in 2014. (Pool photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Kirk Zimmerman’s attorney doesn’t want the public ...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2016

Trump supporter LaHood rejects claim of ‘rigged’ election system
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By RFD Radio/WFMB SPRINGFIELD – Ev...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2016

Students ‘take back the night’ at Illinois State
The event is put on each year by the Feminist Led Activist Movement to Empower. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Illinois State University students “took back the night...
Syndicated Author Oct 19, 2016

Motorcyclist in Bloomington crash upgraded to fair condition
The motorcyclist in a crash at Bunn and Hazel streets in Bloomington has been upgraded to fair condition. (Photo by Kevin Embry)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – The condition of the motorcyclist who c...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

District 87 chief: Teacher murder charges sending ‘shockwaves’ through district
BHS teacher Sarah Mellor has been charged with murdering her husband. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – District 87 is focusing on the needs of its students and staff after a Bloo...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

18th District candidates discuss foreign trade in Springfield forum
Junius Rodriguez (left) and Darin LaHood discussed jobs and other issues during a Monday forum in Springfield. (Photos courtesy Junius Rodriguez, Darin LaHood) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Net...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

McLean County Clerk gives no validity to Trump’s rigged election comments
McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County Clerk Kathy Michael gives no credit to Donald Trump’s comments saying the election is be...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

McLean County Board members seek more transparency
The McLean County Board meets at 9 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Some McLean County Board members want to shine more light on county gove...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

Barickman fears voters turned off by current election
State Sen. Jason Barickman says he senses disgust among voters about the current political process. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Jason Barickman) By Greg Halbleib State Sen. Jason Barickman (R, Blo...
Syndicated Author Oct 18, 2016

State agency aims to crack down on alternative energy supplier scams
Illinois lawmakers could approve new rules this fall to crack down on electricity supplier scams. (Photo by bengt-re/flickr)By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmak...
Syndicated Author Oct 17, 2016



