Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Federal legislation would provide grants for police body cams
(Flickr/davidsonscott15) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network CHICAGO – An Illinois congressman wants to offer federal grants for getting police officers outfitted with body cameras. U.S. Rep....
Sep 21, 2015
Engvall brings comedy to family weekend at ISU
Comedian Bill Engvall is coming to Braden Auditorum. (Courtesy Bill Engvall/Illinois State University Media Relations)By Terry JamesNORMAL – Comedian Bill Engvall is scheduled to appear in Bloom...
Sep 21, 2015
Durbin: Congress ‘excited’ for papal visit
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin said Washington is excited for Pope Francis’ visit. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Dick Durbin) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON – Pope Francis will addres...
Sep 21, 2015
Sara Evans Christmas Tour coming to Coliseum for YMCA fundraiser
Sara Evans has sold more than six million albums. (Photo courtesy Walmart Soundcheck/flickr) By WJBC Staff BLOOMINGTON – U.S. Cellular Coliseum has announced country star Sara Evans is bringing ...
Sep 21, 2015
Tow truck driver killed while responding to disabled vehicle in Logan County
A Rochester man was killed in crash in Logan County on Sunday. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock BROADWELL – A tow truck driver was killed on Interstate 55 last night when he was struck by ...
Sep 21, 2015
Normal looking to change GIS licensing
The town currently licenses its GIS service based on individual departments. (Eric Stock/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – The Normal Town Council plans to vote Monday night on a slight change t...
Sep 21, 2015
YWCA McLean County to hold voter registrations
YWCA McLean County is sponsoring two voter registration drives on Tuesday as part of a national effort to boost the voter rolls. (Photo courtesy YWCA McLean County) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
Sep 20, 2015
United Way to focus on health, community strengthening in new funding cycle
United Way of McLean County is putting out a call to agencies seeking funding next year to get their request in now.By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – United Way of McLean County is focusing more on pub...
Sep 20, 2015
Motorists continue to ignore safety upgrades at railroad crossings
Illinois drivers are not always paying attention to safety devices at rail crossings. (Flickr)By Terry JamesBLOOMINGTON – Many motorists are ignoring safety devices at rail crossings. Chip Pew w...
Sep 20, 2015
New state superintendent outlines goals for upcoming school year
Illinois State Board of Education superintendent Tony Smith outlined his goals for the school year on Wednesday. (WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois St...
Sep 20, 2015
