Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
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
Storm clean-up begins in Bloomington-Normal
This picture shows the scene from Western Avenue near Evergreen homes in Bloomington. (Submitted) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – The sound of chainsaws, ice falling, and wind howling filled the ai...
Dec 28, 2015
UPDATED: Clinton reservoir stabilized
A map of potential areas impacted if the Clinton Reservoir fails. (Photo courtesy De Witt County Sheriff/Google Earth) By Eric Stock and Joe Ragusa CLINTON – DeWitt County emergency officials sa...
Dec 28, 2015
UPDATED: Bloomington-Normal an icy mess
Many Bloomington-Normal residents are waking up to icy windows and streets. (Flickr/Shawn Harquail) By Terry James and Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON -You’ll need extra time to get to your destin...
Dec 28, 2015
Panel will soon recommend how to trim Illinois prison population
State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) says the criminal justice reform commission created by Gov. Bruce Rauner will issue its recommendations in the new year. (Photo courtesy www.ilga.gov) By John Gregor...
Dec 28, 2015
Top Stories of 2015: Normal’s Mitsubishi Motors plant closes
Many Twin Cities’ residents showed up to support Mitsubishi workers as they were leaving their last shifts. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – The area received some tough ne...
Dec 28, 2015
Freezing Rain Advisory issued for McLean County
The National Weather Service has a Freezing Rain Advisory for McLean County on Monday. (Photo courtesy National Weather Service)By Eric StockLINCOLN – A mix of steady rain and freezing temperatu...
Dec 28, 2015
Bloomington library attendance, circulation down but programs grew
The Bloomington Public Library. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – After eight years of growth at the Bloomington Public Library where circulation doubled, there has been a nine percent...
Dec 27, 2015
