Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Normal approves investment policy
The Normal Town Council met at ISU’s Alumni Center Monday night. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – Normal’s Town Council has officially given the thumbs up to the town...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

LeRoy doctor makes house calls
Dr. Deborah Chisholm is offering direct patient care out of her office in LeRoy. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Eric StockLeROY – Once considered a thing of the past, house calls are making a come...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

Kirk discusses options if Iran nuclear discussions fall through
U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk doesn’t think there are many favorable options if discussion with Iran over its nuclear program fall through. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Mark Kirk)By John Gregory/Illinois Radi...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

Veteran TV anchor McIntyre set to retire
Tom McIntyre is retiring this week after 42 years at WEEK TV. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Tom McIntyre)By Eric StockPEORIA – David Letterman isn’t the only television veteran calling it a car...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

UPDATED: Bloomington Police investigate late night shooting
Bloomington Police say one man was shot at a home on Catherine Street on Sunday. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police say they are not looking for any suspects in the s...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

Normal reviewing investment policy
Normal has had an investment policy for several years, but the Town Council has never reviewed and approved it. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiNORMAL – An investment policy for the Town...
Syndicated Author May 18, 2015

Youth soccer tournament seeks new space as airport takeover approaches
The Illinois Fusion Tournament in Bloomington will feature more than 160 teams this weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Fusion Tournament)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of Bloomington-Nor...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2015

Bloomington fire department receives EMS award
Bloomington’s department is one of three in Illinois to win the award. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s fire department has received the American Heart Associ...
Syndicated Author May 16, 2015

Bierbaum to be honored during Heartland Commencement Ceremony
John Bierbaum will be awarded the Distinguished Alumni award at Heartland Community College during its commencement ceremony Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Board of Education)By Joe RagusaNO...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015

Illinois House passes property tax freeze legislation
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House closed out another crackerjack week by passing a property tax freeze billed by its sponsor as a victory for l...
Syndicated Author May 15, 2015