Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Kickapoo Creek festival recalled in documentary at Normal Theater
Former WJBC host Ron Ross recalled his time at the Kickapoo Creek Rock Festival. (Photo by Laura Ewan/WJBC) By Eric Stock NORMAL – It’s been billed as one of the most successful rock festi...
Jun 02, 2015
New volunteers to join in search for missing kayaker
Abel Martinez went missing after a kayaking accident on Sunday. (Photo courtesy ciproud.com) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing kayaker is set to resume Tuesday morning in Wood...
Jun 02, 2015
Bloomington Police make arrest in stabbing
Bloomington Police arrested a man on Monday following a stabbing. (WJBC file photo)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police have arrested a man following a stabbing on Monday.Police were ca...
Jun 02, 2015
Normal approves bicycle diversion program
The bike diversion program will give bicyclists an option to take an online safety course rather than pay a fine if they are issued a citation. (Photo courtesy Flickr/MichaelCornelius)By Adam Studzins...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois’ economic growth slows
Illinois’ growth index shows the economy is slowing. (Flickr)By IRN/Jim AndersonCHAMPAIGN – The Illinois economy continues to grow, but the growth has slowed, at least for now.This is acco...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois’ congressional delegation debates how to fund highways
Before leaving Washington last week, Congress passed a two-month extension of the Highway Trust Fund, the latest in a series of short-term fixes. (WJBC file photo) By John Gregory/Illinois Radio Netwo...
Jun 01, 2015
Illinois lawmakers set to return after missing budget deadline
Illinois lawmakers failed to get a budget deal passed and signed before the May 31 deadline.(WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SPRINGFIELD – Democrats in the Illinois General ...
Jun 01, 2015
UPDATED: Rescue crews search for missing kayaker on Mackinaw River
Police in Woodford County are searching for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River. (Flickr/davidsonscott15) By Eric Stock CONGERVILLE – The search for a missing boater on the Mackinaw River res...
Jun 01, 2015
Normal amending budget to fund EOC move
The Normal Town Council will vote on a budget amendment to help fund moving the town’s EOC. (Adam Studzinski/WJBC) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Normal is planning to move the location of it...
Jun 01, 2015
CornBelters sweep road trip with win at Florence
Chris Carmain pitched a complete game in Normal’s 4-1 win over Florence on Sunday. (Photo courtesy Normal CornBelters) By WJBC Staff NORMAL - The Normal CornBelters completed a sweep of their si...
Jun 01, 2015
