Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Durbin calls for veterans home probe after Legionnaires’ outbreak
U.S. Dick Durbin has called for an investigation at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy. (John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkWASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dick Durb...
Sep 23, 2015
Weather creates mixed bag for Illinois crops
Fifty-four percent of Illinois’ corn crop is rated good to excellent. (Photo by stephaniesays/flickr)By Alex Degman/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The state was warmer and wetter than...
Sep 22, 2015
Normal approves new slides at Fairview pool
(Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The Normal Town Council voted Monday night to approve new slides at Fairview pool.Parks and Recreation director Chris Cotten said the old drop sl...
Sep 22, 2015
Bloomington approves one-percent sales tax increase
Alderman David Sage addresses the city council during Monday night’s vote on the one-percent sales tax increase. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – People shopping in Bloomington ...
Sep 21, 2015
Engvall brings comedy to family weekend at ISU
Comedian Bill Engvall is coming to Braden Auditorum. (Courtesy Bill Engvall/Illinois State University Media Relations)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Comedian Bill Engvall is scheduled to appear in Bloom...
Sep 21, 2015
United Way to focus on health, community strengthening in new funding cycle
United Way of McLean County is putting out a call to agencies seeking funding next year to get their request in now.By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County is focusing more on pub...
Sep 20, 2015
Motorists continue to ignore safety upgrades at railroad crossings
Illinois drivers are not always paying attention to safety devices at rail crossings. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Many motorists are ignoring safety devices at rail crossings. Chip Pew w...
Sep 20, 2015
New state superintendent outlines goals for upcoming school year
Illinois State Board of Education superintendent Tony Smith outlined his goals for the school year on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois St...
Sep 20, 2015
Bloomington Aldermen to vote on sales tax increase
Bloomington City Council members could change how any sales tax money would be used. (WJBC file photo)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington City Council takes up the issue of increasing th...
Sep 20, 2015
YWCA seeking volunteers for Reading to End Racism
The YWCA got the idea for Reading to End Racism from a YWCA in Colorado. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – YWCA McLean County is seeking volunteers for its new program, Reading to...
Sep 19, 2015
