Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Patients await approval for new medical marijuna conditions
Veterans with PTSD hope the condition will soon be added to the Medical Marijuna Pilot Programs (Photo Courtesy Flickr) By Nick McClintock SPRINGFIELD- Many veterans in the state are waiting for both ...
Aug 30, 2015
Hazardous waste collection set as Ecology Action Center approaches goal
Ecology Action Center last sponsored a household hazardous waste collection in 2013 in Bloomington. (Photo courtesy Ecology Action Center)By Eric StockNORMAL – Ecology Action Center has schedule...
Aug 30, 2015
20-year comprehensive plan passed by Bloomington City Council
The Bloomington City Council approved a 20-year comprehensive plan Monday by an 8-1 vote. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington has a new comprehensive plan to guide the city&#...
Aug 30, 2015
Butler: Committee of Whole meetings “useless”
One State Representative says sessions may be a waste of time. (WJBC file photo)By IRN/Will StevensonSPRINGFIELD – One lawmaker says he thinks the ongoing continuous session in the Illinois Hous...
Aug 30, 2015
Rep. Franks: Illinois should pay penalty to waiting lottery winners
The Illinois Comptroller’s office has suspended paying any prizes worth $25,000 or more during the budget stalemate. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Lottery)By Illinois News NetworkSPRINGFIELD...
Aug 29, 2015
Danvers man recalls pet recovery effort 10 years after Hurricane Katrina
Volunteers with RAIN of Central Illinois help reunite lost pets with their owners following Hurricane Katrina. (Photo courtesy Randy Wheat)By Eric StockDANVERS – The 10-year anniversary of Hurri...
Aug 29, 2015
3rd mosquito pool tests positive for West Nile in McLean County
A third mosquito pool in McLean County has tested positive for McLean County. (Photo by AsbokPrabhakaran/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – McLean County health officials report a third mosquit...
Aug 29, 2015
Normal to begin lecture series to mark 150 years
The Normal Theater is just one part of the the town’s long history. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Normal Theater) By Terry James NORMAL – The town of Normal has a long and storied history. Norm...
Aug 29, 2015
Housing Authority appointee wasn’t allowed on property due to robbery charge
(Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A member of the Bloomington Housing Authority wasn’t allowed on their property until Thursday and has an extensive criminal record. Arthur Hay...
Aug 28, 2015
ISU ranked 4th “Best Bang for Buck” college in Midwest
Rankings are based on university's social mobility, research and civic engagement. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Illinois State University has been ranked 4th among the Best Bang fo...
Aug 28, 2015
