Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Summer Jobs Program helping at-risk youth in McLean County
The Summer Jobs Program has helped 129 at-risk youth since it began in 2012. (Eric Stock/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The McLean County Juvenile Justice Council, parterning with Youthbuild Mc...
Dec 27, 2015
Father of teen who committed suicide offers advice
Randy Workman is trying to prevent other teens and adults from taking their own life. (Courtesy of Evanstrong.us)By Terry JamesCLINTON – It’s been just over a year since 17 year old Evan W...
Dec 27, 2015
Grade school to host 100 Caring Adult celebration
Oakdale Elementary in Normal is hosting a 100 Caring Adult celebration at the start of school on Jan. 5 (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – Students at one local grade school ...
Dec 27, 2015
IDOT urges safety during busy travel time
(Photo by Doug Kerr/flickr) By Will Stevenson/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Whether your Christmas celebration is starting late, or if your New Years gatherings are starting early, the Il...
Dec 26, 2015
Illinois denied another exception from Real ID act
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Tripp) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Secretary of State's office says don't believe everything you read about Illinois IDs not being en...
Dec 26, 2015
Davis outraged by EPA action
Davis says the EPA needs to be held accountable. (WJBC file photo) By Terry James WASHINGTON – There is major scrutiny for the Environmental Protection Agency. An investigation was conducted by ...
Dec 26, 2015
Eastland Mall to host early voting
The next election will take place March 15. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – McLean County voters will have a chance to vote early for the upcoming primary election at the East...
Dec 26, 2015
Home Sweet Home serving Christmas Day meals
Home Sweet Home has served about 110,000 meals during 2015. (Photo by Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Home Sweet Home Ministries continues its Christmas Day meal tradition...
Dec 25, 2015
Salvation Army meets its goal for red kettle campaign this season
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County has surpassed its goal for this year’s Red Kettle campaign with some time still left to go. Spokeswoman An...
Dec 24, 2015
AG Madigan: Daily gambling sites are illegal
Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has issued an opinion declaring that illegal gambling occurs when someone “plays a game of chance or skill for money.” (Photo courtesy Facebook/Lisa ...
Dec 24, 2015
