Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Illinois ranked 3rd worst in business survey
Illinois ranks 48th in a survey of business favorability. (WJBC file photo) By Cole Lauterbach/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – CEOs across the country have ranked Illinois near last of stat...
May 23, 2016
Area welcomes back Canada Geese
Illinois is utilizing the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to protect Canadian Geese and their nests from harm. (WJBC photo) By PJ Baron NORMAL – With summer heralding the return of Canada Geese, McLea...
May 22, 2016
Local physician shares memories of Indy 500
Dr. Nevin worked as a track physician at the Indianapolis 500. (WJBC file photo) By PJ Baron NORMAL – The Indy 500 is being held on May 29 starting at noon. The race is expected to hold hundreds...
May 22, 2016
Local races to benefit The Baby Fold
The We Care Twin Cities races this September will benefit The Baby Fold. (The Baby Fold photo) By Greg Halbleib A local child and family services agency will benefit from this fall’s We Care Twi...
May 22, 2016
Bloomington-Normal housing sales on the rise
New home sales have taken a hit so far in 2016. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Home sales in Bloomington-Normal saw another increase last month.Overall sales jumped 11.2 percen...
May 21, 2016
New Lincoln exhibit explores his McLean County connections
A new interactive exhibit at the McLean County Museum of History details the places where Abraham Lincoln frequented in McLean County and the people who impacted his life. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric Sto...
May 21, 2016
Time is ticking for Clinton power plant
A hearing was held this week on a bill that could save the Clinton power plant.(WJBC file photo)By PJ BaronNORMAL – The Clinton Power Plant in DeWitt County is facing the threat of closing due t...
May 20, 2016
Update: Caterpillar lock down lifted
Caterpillar in downtown Peoria has had the lock down lifted. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Caterpillar) UPDATE: The lock down has been lifted PEORIA – Caterpillar officials say the downtown building ...
May 20, 2016
Barickman talks politics at Kingsley Jr. High
State Sen. Jason Barickman was impressed by the questions students had. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) spoke to students at Ki...
May 20, 2016
Rauner considering marijuana decriminalization bill
(Photo by Dank Depot/flickr) By Greg Bishop/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he will consider signing a measure to decriminalize small amounts of pot possessi...
May 20, 2016
