Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Informational meeting to provide details on proposed energy plant in Chenoa
The Chicago-based energy plant could be calling Chenoa home. (Photo Courtesy of Invenergy.com) By Andy DahnCHENOA – Chenoa residents will have a chance to learn about a proposed energy plan...
Dec 10, 2015
Salvation Army in need of Red Kettle donations
The Red Kettle campaign will be ongoing though Christmas Eve. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County needs the community’s help as it pushes t...
Dec 10, 2015
Economic developers tout Bloomington-Normal as transportation hub
Bloomington-Normal EDC CEO Kyle Hamm is looking to land transportation and logistics companies to the Twin Cities. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – All roads lead to Blooming...
Dec 10, 2015
Speaker Madigan suggests restoring income tax rate to 5 percent
House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters after delivering a speech at the City Club of Chicago. (Photo by John Gregory/IRN) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – Additional r...
Dec 10, 2015
NCHS, NCWHS receive $100,000 each through Celebrate My Drive
State Farm presented the checks to the schools during Wednesday night’s Unit 5 Board of Education meeting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal Community High School a...
Dec 10, 2015
Reilly: Potential changes in Springfield mean more reliance on local revenues
Potential changes in Springfield and how to deal with those changes were topics of conversation Wednesday night. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A potential property tax free...
Dec 09, 2015
Yamaguchi heads back to Bloomington ice
Kristi Yamaguchi is bringing an all-star cast of skaters to Bloomington (credit: U.S. Cellular Coliseum) By Terry James BLOOMINGTON – If you watched figure skating in the 90’s, you likely ...
Dec 09, 2015
BPD search for missing Bloomington man
Ryan Kindig was reported missing on Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy Bloomington Police Department) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington Police Department is seeking the public’s help a...
Dec 09, 2015
Emanuel apologizes as others call for him to resign
Protesters calling for Chicago Mayot Rahm Emanuel to resign March through downtown Chicago. John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network By Jon Gregory/IRN CHICAGO – Chicago’s mayor publicly apolog...
Dec 09, 2015
United Way holds ‘December Dash’ for donations
Mid Central Community Action director Deborah White (left) and United Way campaign co-chair Sonja Reece (center) discuss the United Way annual campaign. (Photo by Eric Stock/WJBC)By Eric StockBLOOMING...
Dec 09, 2015
