Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
New law creates email alerts for state boards and commissions
(WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Keeping track of state government meetings will be easier under a new law taking effect in the new year. The law will allow...
Dec 30, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Livingston County
(Clockwise from top left) Kana Farabaugh and Roger Amm when presented with their Emmy, Kalli Setterlund and Anthony Gullo are pictured during the first production at the Eagle Theater and Conference C...
Dec 30, 2015
Congressman Davis praises state’s flood response team
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – For many Illinoisans, the normally "dead week" between Christmas and New Year’s has been one to re...
Dec 29, 2015
UPDATED: Utility companies work to restore power after storms
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Utility companies are working around the clock to restore power in central Illinois.Ameren spokeswoman Paula Heinkel said crews are always ready to re...
Dec 29, 2015
Bloomington officials continue storm cleanup
Monday’s storm knocked many trees down in the Bloomington-Normal area. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Public Works Director Jim Karch said while city crews we...
Dec 29, 2015
Generators, cleanup supplies hot items at Bloomington-Normal stores
Several local stores have sold out of generators and other equipment following Monday’s power outages and storm damage. (Photo by David Amsler/flickr)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local store...
Dec 29, 2015
Red Cross hosts 17th annual Give the Gift of Life blood drive
(WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Blood donations decline this time of year and that’s why the Red Cross is hosting its 17th annual Give the Gift of Life holiday blood drive Tues...
Dec 29, 2015
Red Cross, state crews respond to storm relief
Crews were cleaning up storm damage across much of Illinois on Monday. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Darlene Shelton-Carmazino) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Ice and snow in the n...
Dec 29, 2015
Utility crews struggle to restore power in Central Illinois
Downed trees helped contribute to widespread power outages in Illinois on Monday. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock and Nick McClintock BLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois and Corn Belt Energy ...
Dec 29, 2015
Coroner: ‘Resources, services in place to prevent community suicide’
Davis said services like 2-1-1 are key in preventing suicide in the community. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – McLean County has seen a disturbing number of suicides in 2015, includ...
Dec 28, 2015
