Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Bloomington Police use social media to solve crimes, interact with community
Bloomington Police started using Facebook in Jan. 2014By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington Police are using social media in a variety of ways.Bloomington Police Spokesperson Sarah Mayer said a...
May 25, 2015
Survey shows financial optimission hitting post-recession peak
The latest Country Financial security survey shows aside from paying for college, most Americans feel good about their finances. (Photo courtesy Tax Credits/flickr) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – A...
May 25, 2015
Unit 5 continuing work with First Student for transportation
Unit 5 will again be partnering with First Student for its transportation needs. (Photo courtesy flickr/flequi) By Adam Studzinski NORMAL – Unit 5 is entering a new three year contract with Firs...
May 25, 2015
OSf St. Joseph gets ‘A’ for patient safety
OSF St. Joseph has been rated highly for patient safety. (WJBC file photo) By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – OSF St. Joseph Medical Center recently received ‘straight A’s’ for p...
May 24, 2015
McLean County increases juror pay, removes mileage
McLean County is increasing jury duty pay from $10 per day to $25 for the first day and $50 dollars each day after that starting June 1. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC) By Eric Stock BLOOMINGTON – If y...
May 24, 2015
Old House Society makes changes to its 2015 House Tour
The Old House Society 2015 House Tour will feature home on East Grove Street in addition to a garden, two businesses and a bonus house on Washington Street. (Photo courtesy Old House Society) By Joe R...
May 24, 2015
Local teacher addresses lack of female role models with photography exhibit
One of the photographs featured in Estabrook’s Strong Girls exhibit. (Photo Courtesy of scottwilliamfoley.com) By Andy Dahn BLOOMINGTON – Monica Estabrook may have taken down her Strong Gi...
May 23, 2015
Blessing marks the start of boating season
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of boating season. (Photo courtesy State Farm/flickr)By John Gregory/Illinois Radio NetworkCHICAGO – Boating season begins with the annual blessin...
May 22, 2015
McLean County Relay for Life changes site, hours
McLean County Relay for Life will be held June 26-27 at Normal Community High School. (Photo by B Corbin/WJBC)By Eric StockNORMAL – McLean County Relay for Life organizers are hoping less is mor...
May 22, 2015
Millionaire tax defeated, Madigan could call it again
Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could bring a millionaire tax proposal up for a second vote after it fell three votes short on Thursday. (WJBC file photo) By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio Network SP...
May 22, 2015
