Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin: Makers of life-saving drugs must be regulated
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin says pharmaceutical companies should be prohibited from runaway pricing of life-saving drugs. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By Greg Halbleib U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D, Ill...
Sep 22, 2016
Project manager says east-side highway not needed, for now
A public hearing on the proposed east-side highway is planned for Oct. 19 at Central Catholic High School in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy arcgis.com)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – It’s looking...
Sep 22, 2016
NPD make drug arrest after investigation with McLean County State’s Attorney
(Photo courtesy Flickr/DavidsonScott15)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investigation by the Normal Police Department and McLean County State’s Attorney office has led to the arrest of a male...
Sep 21, 2016
Twin Cities home sales remain steady
(Photo courtesy Dan Moyle/flickr)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Housing sales in Bloomington-Normal remain consistent for 2016.The local Association of Realtors reported overall sales were up 5...
Sep 21, 2016
Unit 5 chief suggests busing help from National Guard, emergency services
Unit 5 Superintendent Mark Daniel is working several avenues to solve busing problems. (Photo by see-ming lee/Flickr)By Greg HalbleibNORMAL – Unit 5 leaders continue to scramble to transport stu...
Sep 21, 2016
Lawsuit against State Farm granted class action status
State Farm plans to appeal a ruling that a racketeering lawsuit be granted class-action status. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock EAST ST. LOUIS – A federal judge has conferred class-action status...
Sep 21, 2016
Ivanka Trump to headline luncheon in Peoria
Ivanka Trump will headline a fundraiser for the Trump campaign in Peoria next week. (Photo by Marc Nozell/flickr) By Eric Stock PEORIA – Ivanka Trump, the daughter of Republican presidential nom...
Sep 21, 2016
Teen from Normal gets 30 years for armed robbery
Terrell Hibbler has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. (Photo courtesy McLean County Jail) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A McLean County judge has sentenced a teenager from Normal to 30 years i...
Sep 21, 2016
Heartland approves budget amid state uncertainties
Heartland Community College Board of Trustees. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Heartland Community College Board of Trustees approved the school’s fiscal year 2017 b...
Sep 21, 2016
State Senator Rose holds town hall in Downs
Illinois State Senator Chapin Rose (IL-51) addresses a town hall meeting at Tri-Valley Middle School. (Photo by WJBC) By Sam Thomas DOWNS- Republican State Senator Chapin Rose (IL-51) held a to...
Sep 20, 2016
