Category Archives: WJBC's Top Stories
Normal to celebrate 150th anniversary with CornBelters
The Cornbelters will host Normal 1-5-0 Night on June 7. (WJBC File Photo) By Andy Dahn NORMAL – Sunday, June 7 will be Normal 1-5-0 Night at the Corn Crib, which will feature discounted t...
May 17, 2015
Bloomington accepting Beautification Awards nominations
About 70 nominations for the Beautification Awards are received each year. By Adam Studzinski BLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s Citizens Beautification Committee is now accepting nominations for...
May 17, 2015
Task force seeks public input on age recommendations for mammographies
OSF St. Joseph Medical Center officials are urging the public to weigh in on when its best for women to start getting tested annually for breast cancer. (Photo courtesy OSF St. Joseph Medical Center) ...
May 17, 2015
Durbin votes no on procedural question on trade promotion authority
By Jim Anderson/Illinois Radio Network WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) believes trade promotion authority will pass the Senate. He says the votes appear to be there. "Sixty-fiv...
May 16, 2015
Youth soccer tournament seeks new space as airport takeover approaches
The Illinois Fusion Tournament in Bloomington will feature more than 160 teams this weekend. (Photo courtesy Facebook/Illinois Fusion Tournament)By Eric StockBLOOMINGTON – One of Bloomington-Nor...
May 16, 2015
Bloomington fire department receives EMS award
Bloomington’s department is one of three in Illinois to win the award. (WJBC File Photo)By Andy DahnBLOOMINGTON – Bloomington’s fire department has received the American Heart Associ...
May 16, 2015
Bierbaum to be honored during Heartland Commencement Ceremony
John Bierbaum will be awarded the Distinguished Alumni award at Heartland Community College during its commencement ceremony Saturday. (Photo courtesy Illinois State Board of Education)By Joe RagusaNO...
May 15, 2015
Illinois House passes property tax freeze legislation
(WJBC file photo)By Dave Dahl/Illinois Radio NetworkSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois House closed out another crackerjack week by passing a property tax freeze billed by its sponsor as a victory for l...
May 15, 2015
Bruegala to benefit six Twin Cities charities
Bruegala is being held at the Corn Crib this year. (WJBC file photo)By Adam StudzinskiBLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal Jaycees have decided which charities will be benefiting from this year&...
May 15, 2015
Bloomington will not appeal decision regarding fired police officer
Scott Oglesby will return to the Bloomington Police Department. (WJBC file photo)By Joe RagusaBLOOMINGTON – The city of Bloomington won’t appeal a decision from the Fourth District Appella...
May 15, 2015
