Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal to vote on redevelopment agreement for former Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn in Normal closed in 2006. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The former Holiday Inn in north Normal might finally see some renovations after sitting vacant for nearly ...
Dec 07, 2015
November third-wettest, 10th-warmest on record in Illinois
Total statewide precipitation was two inches higher than average in November, coming in at 5.6 inches. (Photo courtesy Flickr/TomGrundyPhoto) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – Last month was the third...
Dec 06, 2015
Normal-based Illinois National Guard brigade takes lead in Poland exercise
Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges held a conference call with reporters from his base in Germany. (Photo courtesy Illinois National Guard) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network GERMANY – That "two weeks ...
Dec 06, 2015
Children’s Discovery Museum to hold children’s camps through holiday break
The Children’s Discovery Museum is holding camps for children that will be away from school for the holiday break. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaNORMAL – Parents looking for an activity th...
Dec 05, 2015
Heartland partners with McLean County EMS for training courses
Heartland Communty College will begin offering an EMT training with McLean County EMS starting in January. (Photo courtesy Heartland Community College)By Eric StockNORMAL – Anyone training to be...
Dec 05, 2015
Budget meeting met expectations, failed others for BGA
The four legislative leaders met with Gov. Bruce Rauner this week to try and hammer out a budget. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Someone smart said if you expect n...
Dec 05, 2015
Illinois gas prices down statewide
(Flickr/Mike Mozart)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – This story might have you saying, "Tanks a lot."Gas prices have hit what could be a low point in Illinois. Discussing her age...
Dec 05, 2015
ISU playoff football, basketball against UAB highlight Saturday sports on WJBC
Hancock Stadium. (WJBC file photo)By WJBC staffAdam Studzinski kicks off sports coverage today at 11 a.m. with a live Game Day Show from Illinois State's Hancock Stadium on WJBC 1230 AM and 93.7 FM.Th...
Dec 05, 2015
Agencies lobby to get LIHEAP funding restored
Members of the Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies lobbied in June to have LIHEAP funding restored. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies)By John Gre...
Dec 05, 2015
Salvation Army, Wehrenberg Cinema hosting Cans Film Drive
The Salvation Army has been partnering with Wehrenberg for over 30 years across the nation. (Photo courtesy Facebook/TheSalvationArmyBloomingtonCorps)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Salvatio...
Dec 05, 2015
