Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Renovation work begins at Illinois Executive Mansion
The first phase of a rehab of the Illinois Executive Mansion is getting underway. (Photo by akakath/flickr) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – The repairs are underway on the Exec...
Aug 24, 2015
Bloomington to consider Green Top Grocery incentive, sick leave buyback changes
The Bloomington City Council will consider an incentive package for development of Green Top Grocery at 921 W. Washington St Monday night. (WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa BLOOMINGTON – A propert...
Aug 24, 2015
Badges for Life blood donation campaign begins
The Bloomington Police Department is just one of the local police and/or fire organizations participating in the Badges for Life campaign. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Elig...
Aug 24, 2015
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Aug 22, 2015
