Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories

Salvation Army posts successful summer fan drive
Over 550 fans were given away by the Salvation Army this summer. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Salvation Army of McLean County gave away 568 fans this year during their summer f...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

Ameren Illinois makes $50,000 donation to Big Brothers, Big Sisters
Ameren’s donation will go towards screening and training mentors. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – Ameren Illinois has ...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

Tourism officials petition lawmakers to preserve funding during impasse
The Sugar Creek Arts Festival in Uptown Normal is one of many tourism events in the Twin Cities each summer. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Bloomington-Normal CVB)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Local tour...
Syndicated Author Aug 23, 2015

Habitat for Humanity celebrating 30th anniversary
The group has plans to continue helping the community as they celebrate 30 years. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is celebrating their 30th anniv...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

Bloomington-Normal residents protest Planned Parenthood
The group wants to see Planned Parenthood’s funding taken away. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – A group of more than 100 protesters gathered outside Planned Parenth...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

Heartland to launch physical therapy program
A new physical therapy program in Heartland Community College. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Heartland Community College) By Eric Stock NORMAL – Heartland Community College has a new course offering ...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

State Police using unmanned aircraft to aid during emergencies
(Photo courtesy Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Will Stevenson SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police is getting some use out of what you might think of as a drone, but that’s not what they ca...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

Illinois Farm Bureau supporting independent map amendment
The new amendment would leave map drawing to an 11-member commission. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Two state groups are hoping to put an end to allegedly gerrymandered legis...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

Bloomington officials champion deep cuts despite 2015 deficit
The Bloomington City Council received a report about the city’s FY 2015 budget at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. (Joe Ragusa/WJBC) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – The City of B...
Syndicated Author Aug 22, 2015

McLean County Clerk expects low special election turnout
Michael is expecting another disappointing voter turnout percentage. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The race between Darin LaHood and Rob Mellon will come to a close during the Sept....
Syndicated Author Aug 21, 2015