Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Grant to fund Bloomington YouthBuild jobs program
Bloomington will use a new grant to fund its summer jobs program for at-risk youth. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington has received a $20,000 grant from Cur...
Jul 05, 2015
Fell Fest to honor Normal’s oldest park
The Fell Park Neighborhood Association is hosting Fell Fest on July 25. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Fell Park Neighborhood Association)By Eric StockNORMAL – One of the oldest parts of Normal that s...
Jul 05, 2015
New Development Director of Miller Park Zoological Society excited to help zoo grow
Annual family Zoological Society memberships can be purchased for $60 and include unlimited admission to the Miller Park Zoo. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – The Miller Park Zoologica...
Jul 04, 2015
Don’t let the fourth bug you
Keep hot food away from cold food (Flickr/The Culinary Geek)By IRN/ Dave DahlSPRINGFIELD – Between the sun, the water, the bugs, and fresh food, there are many ways the Fourth of July can get on...
Jul 04, 2015
Police cracking down on Fourth of July drunk driving, illegal fireworks
Police may seek search warrants on drivers pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving to obtain blood samples.(Flickr/davidsonscott15)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Fourth of July means fireworks, wh...
Jul 04, 2015
Normal Fire Department warns of sparkler dangers
Sparklers can burn up to 1,800F and can set clothes or hair on fire. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Sparklers are a popular type of firework on the Fourth of July and can be easily p...
Jul 04, 2015
Fireworks expert says fireworks should be left to professionals
(Photo courtesy Flickr/Dominik Susmel) By Connor Boyd BLOOMINGTON – Independence Day is upon us which means here comes the boom. Fourth of July weekend is the biggest day of the year for firewor...
Jul 03, 2015
Unions argue workers should be paid despite lack of state budget
(WJBC file photo) By Joe Ragusa CHICAGO – Two unions representing workers affected by the lack of a 2016 fiscal year budget are pursuing options to make sure workers and paid in full and on time...
Jul 03, 2015
Miller Park hosting plethora Fourth of July events
Miller Park is home to a fireworks display every Fourth of July. (Photo courtesy Flickr/tsuacctnt) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – There is no shortage of entertainment in Bloomington for the F...
Jul 03, 2015
Regional education offices complete reorganization
Regional Office of Education superintendent Mark Jontry said it’s been a smooth transition as his office expands to accommodate a statewide consolidation. (WJBC file photo) By Eric Stock BLOOMIN...
Jul 03, 2015
