Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
IHSA director says organization is proactive in regards to concussions
IHSA executive director Marty Hickman. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – A courtroom’s not the proper arena to deal with sports injuries. That’s the cas...
Oct 29, 2015
“Captain Sully” headlines 2016 Red Cross Evening of Stars event
Evening of Stars event co-chairs Steve and Christel Denault announce next year’s headliner, Capt. Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Capt...
Oct 29, 2015
4 rifles stolen from McLean American Legion during burglary
McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage said police don’t know when four rifles were taken from the American Legion in McLean. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockMcLEAN – The American Legion Hall in ...
Oct 29, 2015
Group Workcamp coming to Bloomington-Normal
Steve Perry (left) and Sheri Buckellew (right) of St. John’s Lutheran Church are helping bring Group Workcamp to the area. (Laura Ewan/WJBC)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – A week-long prog...
Oct 29, 2015
Legal expert: Hastert will avoid prison but career, reputation destroyed
Dennis Hastert will be sentenced on February 29. (WJBC file photo)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Even if former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert avoids prison time after his gu...
Oct 29, 2015
Unit 5 approves contract with teacher’s aides, administrative assistants
The contract will be in place for one year. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 has approved a new contract with its teacher’s aides and administrative assistant̵...
Oct 28, 2015
Property tax increase on the way for District 87 homeowners
District 87 homeowners will see increases in their property tax bills, though the exact amount is still unknown. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – A property tax rate increase is on t...
Oct 28, 2015
Salvation Army officially opens new computer lab
The McLean County Chamber of Commerce was on hand for the ribbon cutting. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County held a ribbon cutting ceremo...
Oct 28, 2015
State lawmaker wants the Illinois Lottery to stop selling tickets
Illinois Capitol. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – The state lottery’s been referred to for years as a "shell game," but now a state lawmaker is calling it a...
Oct 28, 2015
Heartland Community College administrators, faculty union set second mediation date
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa NORMAL – Heartland Community College is headed back to mediation with its faculty union. The administration and the Heartland Faculty Association met Tuesday with...
Oct 28, 2015
