Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Chenoa residents to consider sales tax hike
City leaders in Chenoa are asking residents to support a sales tax hike . (Photo courtesy chenoail.org)By Eric StockCHENOA – Chenoa residents will vote on a one-cent sales tax increase on Tuesda...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2016

Illinois State basketball declines postseason invitations
Illinois State men’s basketball coach Dan Muller says the Redbirds will not participate in a post-season tournament. (Photo courtesy GoRedbirds.com)By ISU Sports InformationNORMAL – Illino...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2016

Firefighters, volunteers repair damaged gravesites following Trump rally
At least a dozen gravestones at East Lawn cemetery in Bloomington were damaged by cars which had been parked for the Donald Trump rally. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Stacy McCollum Beerup)By Eric StockBLO...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2016

Bloomington looking at first step supporting downtown hotel
A developer has proposed a hotel in downtown Bloomington. (Photo courtesy City of Bloomington) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington aldermen will vote Monday night on what would be the f...
Syndicated Author Mar 14, 2016

Trump slams Illinois taxes, job losses in Bloomington rally
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke to supporters at a campaign rally at Synergy Flight Center in Bloomington. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Two days af...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Supporters and protesters share strong words about Trump
The Donald Trump rally brought out passionate voters on both sides.(Photos by Terry James/WJBC) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Peaceful protesters and loving supporters came to Bloomington to see ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Health Department changes fee structure
By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – Several fee changes have been approved for the McLean County Health Department. Director Walt Howe explains why. “Because right now since we have become creden...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

Normal seeking federal funds for potential railroad crossing
By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Town of Normal is preparing to submit an application for a federal economic development grant, but town officials said chances of receiving the grant are slim. ...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016 (Photo courtesy: Town of Normal)

Livingston County farmer reminds us about farm safety
By RFD A 2012 incident could have been the end for Doug Raber of Raber Farms in Livingston County. In 2012 he was cleaning up some ditches when he backed up from a brush pile and went into a ditch. He...
Syndicated Author Mar 13, 2016

How Daylight Savings Time can disrupt sleep patterns
Dr. Sarah Zallek, medical director of the Illinois Neurological Institute Sleep Center with OSF Healthcare in Peoria, said sleep deprivation can lead to drowsiness, poor diet, lack of concentration an...
Syndicated Author Mar 12, 2016



